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Injuries Confirmed for Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Jonas Urbig Following Bayern Munich's Champions League Win

Bayern Munich's dominant Champions League win over Atalanta was overshadowed by injuries to key players Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Jonas Urbig, impacting upcoming Bundesliga fixtures.

Published 11 March 2026 Updated 29 July 2026 2 min read
Injuries of Musiala Alphonso Davies - Injuries of Musiala, Davies, and Urbig Confirmed

Bayern Munich achieved an impressive 6-1 victory against Atalanta in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, held in Bergamo. However, the Bavarian side's success was tempered by injuries to three important players: Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig.

Alphonso Davies, the Canadian left-back, was introduced at halftime as a substitute for Konrad Laimer. Unfortunately, Davies had to be taken off the pitch again in the 71st minute due to a muscle strain in his right leg. This injury raises concerns about his availability for upcoming matches, particularly in the Bundesliga.

Jamal Musiala, one of Bayern's key attacking midfielders, experienced a relapse of an ankle injury that he had previously sustained last season. While the club's medical staff does not view the injury as severe, it remains a factor that could influence his participation in the near future. Musiala's fitness will be closely monitored as Bayern prepares for their next fixtures.

Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig suffered a concussion during the final moments of the match following a collision with Atalanta forward Krstovic. This incident coincided with Atalanta's only goal of the game. Due to the concussion, Urbig is expected to miss Bayern's upcoming Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. With Manuel Neuer still sidelined due to injury, this situation is likely to result in Sven Ulreich stepping in as the starting goalkeeper for that fixture.

The injuries to Davies, Musiala, and Urbig come at a critical time as Bayern Munich look to maintain their strong form in both domestic and European competitions. The club will need to manage their squad carefully to navigate the challenges posed by these setbacks. The upcoming Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen will serve as an early test of Bayern's depth and resilience while the medical team assesses the recovery progress of the injured players.

Looking ahead, Bayern Munich will aim to build on their commanding Champions League performance while adapting to the temporary absence of key squad members. The club's approach to player rotation and injury management will be pivotal in sustaining their competitiveness across all competitions in the coming weeks.

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