Bayern Munich heads towards Champions League Quarter-Finals

March 11, 2026 / 10:37 AM

Sharjah 24: Bayern Munich took a giant step towards reaching the Champions League quarter-finals after crushing Atalanta 6-1 in the first leg of their round of 16 tie.

Bayern's goals were scored by Josip Stanicic (12'), Michaël Ulisey (22', 64'), Serge Gnabry (25'), Nicholas Jackson (52'), and substitute Jamal Musiala (67'). Mario Pašalić scored Atalanta's lone goal in stoppage time (90+3').

134 goals in 39 matches

The absence of England striker Harry Kane from the starting lineup did not affect his team's attacking performance, as his Belgian coach, Vincent Kompany, kept him on the bench and fielded Senegalese striker Nicholas Jackson alongside Olivier Desailly, Serge Gnabry, and Colombian Luis Diaz in attack.

With this 6-0 victory, Bayern Munich reached 134 goals in 39 matches across all competitions, securing their 34th win, along with three draws and only two losses.

The second leg will be played in Munich on March 18.