BERGAMO, ITALY – March 11, 2026 – A dominant 6-1 victory over Atalanta Bergamo in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg was marred by a concerning spate of injuries for Bayern Munich. Alphonso Davies was forced off the pitch in tears, while Jamal Musiala and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig similarly sustained knocks, leaving the Bavarian club anxiously awaiting updates on their conditions.
The win in Italy certainly provided a boost for Bayern, but the potential loss of key players casts a shadow over their impressive performance. Captain Joshua Kimmich acknowledged the worry, stating, “We must hope that the injuries of Alphonso and Jamal are not so bad. That cost us a lot last season. That mustn’t happen this season.”
Musiala’s Injury Appears Least Serious
Jamal Musiala, who recently returned from a fibula fracture and is still in the process of regaining full match fitness, felt discomfort in his ankle during the closing stages of the match. Unable to continue, he was forced to remain on the pitch as Bayern had exhausted their substitution options.
However, initial assessments from Bayern sporting director Max Eberl offered some reassurance. “Jamal was more of a precautionary measure. He felt something in his ankle – but nothing serious, nothing dramatic. That seemed to be the least concerning,” Eberl said. Coach Vincent Kompany echoed this sentiment, attributing the issue to Musiala’s reintegration process. “I reckon it has to do with his reintegration. It still needs time. He has very good days with his ankle and then days when it is less good. I am not worried about him,” Kompany explained.
Musiala reportedly skipped the post-match banquet, opting to remain at the team hotel, according to reports. Kompany expressed confidence that Musiala will eventually reach his peak level, stating, “Until then, we have to see what is best for him. He has played 90 minutes once and scored again today. If he felt a little something, it’s not so bad, that sometimes happens.”
Davies Leaves the Pitch in Tears
The sight of Alphonso Davies leaving the field in tears in the 70th minute was particularly distressing. The Canadian international went down to his knees and signaled to the bench that he could not continue. His teammates, including Dayot Upamecano, Leon Goretzka, Josip Stanisic, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, and Luis Diaz, immediately surrounded him in a show of support.
Davies had only recently returned from a lengthy layoff due to a cruciate ligament rupture and had recently been sidelined again with a muscle fiber tear. This latest setback raises concerns about his ability to maintain consistent fitness.
Urbig Sustains Head Injury
Adding to Bayern’s injury woes, goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, who was deputizing for the injured Manuel Neuer, collided with Atalanta’s Nikola Krstovic during the final moments of the match. He required assistance from two members of the Bayern coaching staff to depart the pitch.
Eberl provided a brief update on Urbig’s condition, stating, “Jonas is a bit dazed right now and has a headache. I can’t say conclusively what happened.” Reports indicate that Urbig was taken to a hospital due to vision disturbances.
The accumulation of injuries is a significant concern for Bayern as they navigate a crucial period of the season. The club will be hoping for positive news on the extent of the damage to Davies, Musiala, and Urbig.
Bayern faces a challenging schedule ahead, with upcoming Bundesliga matches against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday and Union Berlin, before hosting Atalanta for the second leg of their Champions League tie. The availability of key players will undoubtedly be a major factor in their success.
The club will provide further updates on the players’ conditions as they become available. Fans will be anxiously awaiting news, hoping that their stars can recover quickly and contribute to Bayern’s pursuit of silverware this season.
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