Match report: Champions League round of 16, Atalanta v FC Bayern
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Match report: Champions League round of 16, Atalanta v FC Bayern
"FC Bayern downed Atalanta 6-1 on Tuesday night to lay down a marker and put themselves in a more than promising position to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Josip Stanišić, Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry handed Bayern a comfortable 3-0 lead before half-time."
"Bayern were dominant throughout, although the first moment of note fell to the home side, with Nicola Zalewski's cross-cum-shot going wide. Olise tested Atalanta keeper Marco Carnesecchi and saw a free-kick go over, but Bayern took an early lead when Olise's corner found Gnabry, who invited Stanišić to slot home from close range."
"Munich twisted the knife when Upamecano charged forward and teed up Olise, who cut inside from the right and curled inside the far post from 20 yards. Bayern soon made it three, with Urbig's punt finding Olise, who shone with a fine first touch and invited Gnabry to beat Carnesecchi."
FC Bayern delivered a commanding performance against Atalanta, winning 6-1 in a Champions League match. Stanišić, Olise, and Gnabry scored before halftime, establishing a 3-0 lead. Jackson, Olise, and Musiala added goals in the second half, with Pašalić scoring a late consolation for Atalanta. Bayern controlled the match from start to finish, with Olise particularly influential. The team made tactical substitutions including Davies, Bischof, and Guerreiro. Bayern's dominance was evident in their attacking play and defensive solidity, positioning them favorably for the quarter-final stage.
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