Champions League: Atlético host Bayern in a clash at the Metropolitano
Atlético Madrid face Bayern Munich this Tuesday, 3 November, at the Metropolitano, on matchday four of the Champions League, according to several Spanish and French media outlets.
Atlético Madrid host Bayern Munich this Tuesday, 3 November, at the Metropolitano, on the fourth matchday of the Champions League. A highly anticipated fixture between two ambitious sides, according to Onze Mondial. The Madrid club approach this match in a pivotal week, which began with a trip to Valencia to face Levante and will end on Sunday at home against FC Barcelona, with the league leadership at stake, as OKDIARIO highlights.
A top European clash
Mundo Deportivo describes a "golden duel" at the Metropolitano, while the sports daily AS headlines a "skeletal" Bayern for this trip. Atlético, for their part, seem ready to take it on, according to Mundo Deportivo. Europa Press recalls that this match is a serious test for the Colchoneros against a formidable opponent, with the Ballon d'Or in the background, ahead of FC Barcelona's visit.
The probable line-ups
AS puts forward a possible Atlético line-up for this match. Onze Mondial also mentions the probable line-ups for this prestigious fixture. However, no official information on the starting teams has been published in the sources consulted.
Atlético's academy side also in action
On the sidelines of the first-team fixture, Atlético's Juvenil side are also defending their unbeaten European record against a struggling Bayern, according to Mundo Deportivo.
