Bayern Munich took a commanding position in their Champions League quarter-final tie with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. The German side took the lead just before halftime with a goal by Luis Diaz from a pass by Serge Gnabry. Harry Kane then scored to make it 2-0 for Bayern Munich in the first minute after halftime, before Kylian Mbappé scored to reduce the deficit to 2-1 for Real Madrid with just over 20 minutes left. Real Madrid started with 18-year-old Thiago Pitarch instead of Jude Bellingham, and Aurelien Tchouameni received a yellow card, suspending him for the next match. Manuel Neuer was named player of the match in Bayern Munich's 2-1 win over Real Madrid, according to reports.
Earlier in the Champions League campaign, Bayern Munich delivered a dominant first-leg win against Atalanta in the last-16, beating the Italian side 6-1. The match took place on Tuesday night, March 10, 2026, at Stadio di Bergamo in Bergamo, Italy, where Bayern Munich qualified for the round of 16 automatically by finishing second in the league phase, while Atalanta qualified by defeating Borussia Dortmund in the play-off rounds. Atalanta's manager Raffaele Palladino switched to a back four and deployed Gianluca Scamacca and Nikola Krstovic in attack, but his team was hampered by injuries and suspensions, with players like Ederson, Charles De Ketelaere, Giacomo Raspadori, and Giorgio Scalvini unavailable. Bayern Munich left Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala out of their starting line-up, instead fielding an attacking unit that included Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Luis Diaz, and Nicolas Jackson. Bayern Munich registered the first shot on target through Michael Olise and scored the opening goal in the 12th minute through Josip Stanisic from a quick corner routine involving Olise and Gnabry. They doubled their lead in the 22nd minute with a goal from Michael Olise, who then assisted Serge Gnabry for a third goal less than five minutes later. Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 4-1 win over Atalanta, becoming the first English player to reach 50 Champions League goals, while Michael Olise scored twice and provided an assist in the 6-1 win, with reports noting he has 23 assists in all competitions this season, the most in Europe's top five leagues. Bayern Munich had additional scoring chances before halftime, including attempts from Nicolas Jackson, Serge Gnabry, and Dayot Upamecano, cementing their control.
In domestic competition, Bayern Munich continues to showcase its dominance, leading the Bundesliga by 12 points with five games left after a 5-0 victory over St. Pauli. That win set a new all-time season scoring record of 103 goals in the Bundesliga, with goals scored by Josip Stanisic, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala. Reports indicate Bayern Munich are still in the running for three titles: the Bundesliga, Champions League, and German Cup, highlighting their potential for a historic treble. The team's offensive firepower was on full display, with Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka, Michael Olise, Nicolas Jackson, and Raphaël Guerreiro all finding the net in the comprehensive win.
However, Bayern Munich faces significant challenges ahead of key matches due to an injury and suspension crisis. Reports indicate the club faces a goalkeeping crisis ahead of their second leg against Atalanta, with Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich unavailable and Jonas Urbig doubtful. Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Jonas Urbig are injured and will miss upcoming matches, with Davies injuring a muscle in his right thigh, Urbig having a concussion, and Musiala experiencing a pain reaction from an ankle injury. Sven Ulreich will play as goalkeeper due to Manuel Neuer's injury, according to sources. Additionally, Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich are suspended for Bayern Munich's second leg against Atalanta due to yellow card accumulation, though this is disputed as other match reports do not mention Olise's suspension, leaving uncertainty about his availability. The exact date and time of the Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta second leg match remains unknown, as do the current status and expected return dates for injured players like Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala.
Manuel Neuer was irritated by post-match questions about playing for Germany at the World Cup.
On the women's side, Bayern Munich secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester United in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final. Manchester United started strongly and scored 1-0 in the 11th minute through Melvine Malard, but Bayern Munich fought back. The aggregate score was 3-3 and the match in Munich went to extra time, where in the 81st minute, Glódis Viggósdottir headed in 2-2 from a corner, and three minutes later, Linda Dallmann scored 3-2, also after a corner. Hanna Lundkvist scored for Manchester United in the Women's Champions League match, and she was substituted out at the end, while Bayern Munich's Swedish defender Magdalena Eriksson was on the bench. Momoko Tanikawa scored the winning goal for Bayern Munich in the 84th minute of the Women's Champions League match, sealing the comeback. Reports note that no English side has won at Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League, adding context to United's challenge.
Elsewhere in European football, Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final, while Barcelona beat Real Madrid 6-2 in the Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg. In La Liga, Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-1, moving nine points clear of Real Madrid, according to reports. In Serie A, Milan lost 3-0 at home to Udinese, and in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0, as confirmed by sources.
Statistical analysis and predictions for Champions League outcomes suggest Bayern Munich are favorites, with Opta's supercomputer predicting they are the most likely to win the Champions League at 26.3%, with Arsenal at 22.1%, according to reports. English teams conceded more goals than ever before in a single Champions League gameweek in the latest round, highlighting defensive struggles across the competition.
Key unknowns and unresolved questions about upcoming matches include the specific reasons for Jude Bellingham's absence from Real Madrid's starting lineup against Bayern Munich and the outcome of the second leg between Bayern Munich and Atalanta in the Champions League last-16 tie. The identity of Bayern Munich's opponent in the Women's Champions League semifinal, which will be either Real Madrid or Barcelona, also remains to be determined.
Looking ahead, Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid or Barcelona in the semifinal of the Champions League, setting up a potential blockbuster clash.