Bayern Munich beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 at the Metropolitano
Bayern Munich won 2-0 away to Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in matchday four of the Champions League league phase. The game was goalless at the break. Lennart Karl and Konrad Laimer settled it in the second half, with Bayern having more than double the shots.
Both sides went in at half-time level at 0-0. The opener came in the 54th minute from Lennart Karl. Atletico found no reply and Bayern doubled their lead in the 74th. Konrad Laimer scored the second, set up by Harry Kane.
The numbers back up the scoreline. Bayern had 58% of possession, 19 shots to nine and five on target to three. The expected goals read 1.79 for the visitors and 0.87 for the hosts. Atletico committed 13 fouls to Bayern's three. Corners were even at four apiece.
Atletico picked up one yellow card and Bayern two. There were no sending-offs. Francois Letexier was the referee.
Goals
- 54' Lennart Karl Bayern
- 74' Konrad Laimer Bayern
Match stats
Our prediction
Our preview pointed to a 2-1 Atletico win and a goal for Kane. Bayern won 2-0 and Kane did not score, though he provided the assist for the second. Atletico could not hold their own in midfield, where we expected them to have the edge.
Bayern have 8 points from four games and sit eighth. Atletico remain on 4 points in 22nd place.
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