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Bayern beat Atlético Madrid 2-0 in Champions League
Bayern Munich beat Atlético Madrid 2-0 away in the Champions League league phase.
The win was Bayern’s second in four matches in the phase and came three days after they drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund.
Lennart Karl opened the scoring in the 54th minute, then celebrated with his hands by his ears and fingers moving as if talking.
His gesture followed criticism from Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß, who said the 18-year-old still needed humility; Karl’s adviser, Michael Ballack, had publicly defended him.
Konrad Laimer added Bayern’s second in the 74th minute, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned after missing three matches with a foot problem.
The result helps Bayern chase a top-eight finish, which would let them avoid the Champions League play-offs.
Interim coach Aaron Danks remains in charge while Vincent Kompany is ill.
Bayern Munich beat Atlético Madrid 2-0 away in the Champions League.
Lennart Karl opened the scoring in the 54th minute, and Konrad Laimer added a second in the 74th.
The win was Bayern’s second in four league-phase matches and strengthened their bid for a top-eight finish.
Bayern played under interim coach Aaron Danks while Vincent Kompany was absent through illness.
Before the match, Bayern officials warned that Atlético would pose a difficult test because of their physical, defensive style.
- Who
- Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid.
- What
- Bayern won 2-0 in a Champions League league-phase match.
- When
- 3 November 2026.
- Where
- Atlético Madrid’s home ground in Madrid, Spain.
- Why
- Bayern were seeking points toward a top-eight finish and to avoid the play-offs.
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Lennart Karl scored Bayern’s opening goal.
Konrad Laimer made it 2-0 after a pass from Harry Kane.
Dayot Upamecano appeared to score a third goal, but it was ruled out for a foul.
- Final score
- Bayern Munich 2, Atlético Madrid 0
- Opening goal
- Lennart Karl, 54th minute
- Second goal
- Konrad Laimer, 74th minute
- Bayern league-phase record
- Two wins in four matches
- Bayern coach
- Aaron Danks, standing in for the ill Vincent Kompany
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What people are saying
definitely one of the most complicated away games you can have in the Champions League against an extremely unpleasant opponent
They still have their identity, their defensive strength, but they are now also really good with the ball
He stays calm and works hard. He is young, still has to learn and take a step. But he is on a super path. He will have a great career.
He is still a long way from being a superstar, young players need humility.