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With the B-Elf to Madrid: Without several stars, Bayern Munich got a draw at Atlético.
At 1: 1 (0: 1) João Félix (26th minute) gave the lead, Thomas Müller equalized with a penalty (86th).
Bayern averted the first bankruptcy in the Champions League since March 2019.
At that time, the German record champions failed in the round of 16 at Liverpool FC.
Because Bayern had already been confirmed as group winners two match days before the end of the preliminary round, coach Hansi Flick at the Spanish capital club did without Robert Lewandowski, Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka, who were not even in the squad.
In addition, Thomas Müller and Serge Gnabry were missing from the starting line-up of the German record champions, both were substituted on later.
Instead of the established professionals, Bright Arrey-Mbi tried, among others, the 17-year-old made his professional debut and became the youngest Champions League player in the club's history.
In a five-man chain, Arrey-Mbi acted as the left winger.
There he got it after a throw-in in the 26th minute with Marcos Llorente, who played the junior international and passed from the goal line in the backcourt;
Félix pushed in.
Bavaria mostly harmless
Otherwise, the Bavarians had a hard time.
Until a finish from the right edge of the penalty area of the also 17-year-old Jamal Musiala (31st), a failed cross from Lucas Hernández was the most promising goal approach for Munich.
Jan Oblak didn't have any major problems after rushing back onto the line (11th).
Otherwise only Atlético played, mainly through Félix and left winger Yannick Carrasco.
Only with the inclusion of Gnabry and Müller (61st / 62nd) did Bayern's offensive efforts increase.
Atlético's world-class goalkeeper Jan Oblak only had to intervene once when he fisted a cross from the right in front of Müller (74th).
While Flick brought the next Champions League debutant for the final phase with Angelo Stiller (76.), Diego Simeone reinforced the defensive on the other side Hector Herrera (80.).
After only five points from four games, Atlético was forced to act.
Simeone's cautious strategy backfired: After Felipe Monteiro fouled Müller, the Bayern striker converted to equalize (86th).
On the last day of the group, Atlético have to get at least one more draw in the final in Salzburg in order to advance to the round of 16.
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