UEFA Champions League: Leverkusen or Atalanta… Which is the better draw for Bayern Munich? | OneFootball

Which is the better draw for Bayern Munich?

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Two potential opponents stand in Bayern Munich’s path to Champions League glory: The Bavarians will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta Bergamo.

Bayern Munich punched their ticket to the round of 16 by finishing second in the group stage with 21 points—an impressive record of 7 wins and just 1 loss.

If they draw Bayer Leverkusen, it will be an all-German clash against a familiar foe. The two teams have faced off 105 times in the past, with the Bavarians holding a commanding lead (63 wins to 22 defeats and just 20 draws).

In the Champions League, there has only been one previous encounter—in the 2024-25 round of 16—with Bayern winning both legs at the Allianz Arena (3-0 and 0-2).

Against Atalanta Bergamo, it would be a completely new matchup, as the two sides have never met before. However, Bayern Munich have already faced several Italian clubs, boasting positive records against AS Roma, Juventus, Inter Milan, Lazio, Fiorentina, and Napoli.