Atletico Madrid 0-2 Bayern Munich: Lennart Karl and Konrad Laimer Strike as Bayern Win at the Metropolitano

Bayern Munich claimed a statement away win in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, beating Atletico Madrid 2-0 at the Metropolitano. Second-half goals from teenager Lennart Karl and midfielder Konrad Laimer settled a Matchday 4 meeting that kicked off at 9pm in Madrid, or 4am on Wednesday, Malaysia time (MYT). The result lifts Bayern to eight points from four league-phase games, while Atletico stay on four.

How the goals came

The first half was tight. Atletico sat compact and let Bayern keep the ball, and the best openings were scarce. Julian Alvarez went close for the hosts early on, firing just wide, while Harry Kane blazed a good chance over at the other end. Bayern also wasted a promising move when Dayot Upamecano drove upfield and Kane teed up Karl, whose effort flew into the stands.

The breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute. Defender Robin Le Normand hesitated in possession, Karl nipped in to win the ball and lofted a finish over Jan Oblak. Bayern then doubled their lead in the 74th minute: Kane slipped a clever pass into Laimer's path and the Austrian's powerful close-range shot went in off the crossbar.

Bayern thought they had a third late on when Upamecano headed in, but the goal was ruled out for an offensive foul.

A depleted Bayern still in control

The win was all the more notable given what Bayern were missing. According to beIN Sports, coach Vincent Kompany was absent through illness, and the squad was without injured attackers Jamal Musiala, Luis Diaz, Serge Gnabry and Ismael Saibari. Michael Olise returned to the starting line-up.

After Karl's opener, Bayern largely controlled the contest and survived a couple of scares to keep a clean sheet. Laimer said afterwards that Bayern "could've scored another goal or two", as reported by beIN Sports.

Kane, meanwhile, did not get on the scoresheet himself but played a direct part in Bayern's best moments, including the assist for the second goal.

What it means in the table

Bayern came into the match with one win and two draws, including a 2-2 home draw with Arsenal on Matchday 3, and had also drawn 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga at the weekend. Three points in Madrid move them to eight points, which beIN Sports reported put them eighth in the 36-team table after Tuesday's games.

Atletico, who arrived on the back of a 2-0 LaLiga win at Levante, remain on four points from four matches (one win, one draw, two defeats). They were 22nd after Tuesday's fixtures, outside the top eight that qualify directly for the last 16 but still within the places that lead to the knockout play-offs.

Bayern's next Champions League fixture is away to Lille on 25 November.

Context for Malaysian viewers

Matchday 4 is split across two nights. Tuesday's late games kicked off at 4am MYT on Wednesday, and the second half of the round, including Leipzig v Manchester City and Slavia Prague v Arsenal, follows on Wednesday night European time, which is again in the early hours of Thursday in Malaysia.

Key takeaways

• Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Atletico Madrid on Champions League Matchday 4.
• Lennart Karl (54') and Konrad Laimer (74', assisted by Harry Kane) scored the goals.
• Bayern now have eight points from four games; Atletico are stuck on four.
• Bayern won despite Vincent Kompany's absence through illness and several injured attackers.
• Dayot Upamecano had a late header disallowed for an offensive foul.

FAQ

What was the score between Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich? Bayern Munich won 2-0 away at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Who scored for Bayern against Atletico? Lennart Karl opened the scoring in the 54th minute after winning the ball from Robin Le Normand, and Konrad Laimer added the second in the 74th minute from a Harry Kane pass.

What time did Atletico v Bayern kick off in Malaysia? The match kicked off at 9pm Central European Time on Tuesday, which was 4am on Wednesday, 4 November, in Malaysia.

Sources: ESPN, beIN Sports, Yahoo Sports, UEFA, VAVEL