Atlético Madrid arrive on a seven-game league winning run as Bayern's injury list grows

Atlético Madrid have won seven consecutive league games, the latest a 2-0 victory at Levante on 31 October with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Giuliano Simeone, according to a report that had them provisionally top of La Liga. They host Bayern München at the Metropolitano in the Champions League on Tuesday 3 November. Bayern come in with fresh personnel worries. In the 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Klassiker, Michael Olise, Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry all went off hurt, and reports say Saibari had an ankle problem and Gnabry a thigh injury. One report said Olise's involvement in the Madrid trip is now in doubt. None of the three has a confirmed status for Tuesday, so treat this as a risk, not a settled absence. Bayern also gave up a late goal against Dortmund, and Harry Kane, playing his first game since winning the Ballon d'Or, missed a penalty and hit the post. Vincent Kompany was reported to be resting after leaving hospital following a sudden collapse, with Aaron Danks deputising on the bench. Joshua Kimmich did return to the starting lineup against Dortmund, which is some relief. That combination of Atlético's form and Bayern's disruption is why the lean is toward Bayern not winning inside 90 minutes, whether through a draw or an Atlético win. Kane being rested for the cup tie against Magdeburg means he should arrive fresh. The thing to watch is Bayern's team sheet, especially whether Olise is fit to start.