Key Takeaways:
- Sven Ulreich suffered an adductor muscle injury during Bayern Munich’s 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday
- Teenage goalkeeper Leonard Prescott could feature in Wednesday’s Champions League return leg against Atalanta
- First-choice Manuel Neuer remains sidelined, and Jonas Urbig is expected to return next week
Injury Setbacks Create Depth Issues in Goal
Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper selection has been severely depleted after Sven Ulreich sustained an adductor muscle injury during the 1-1 Bundesliga draw against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, as the club confirmed on Sunday. The 37-year-old’s setback follows the recent injury to Jonas Urbig, who suffered a concussion during the midweek Champions League victory over Atalanta. First-choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is also absent with a muscle injury, compounding Bayern’s predicament.
😳🇩🇪 Unbelievable situation at Bayern ahead of their Champions League return leg — ALL their goalkeepers are injured.
Sven Ulreich picked up a tear against Leverkusen yesterday and is ruled out of the clash with Atalanta. Manuel Neuer is also sidelined, while Jonas Urbig cannot… pic.twitter.com/PKiLRFkZoD
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) March 15, 2026
Youth and Reserve Options Considered for Atalanta Decider
With the squad’s top three goalkeepers sidelined, 16-year-old Leonard Prescott was named among the substitutes both in Leverkusen and in Tuesday’s Champions League fixture in Italy. Prescott could be in contention for a starting place in Wednesday’s quarter-final second leg against Atalanta, with Bayern holding a commanding 6-1 aggregate advantage from the first encounter. Other cover options include goalkeepers from the reserve team.
Neuer and Urbig Recovery Timelines
Manuel Neuer continues his rehabilitation but is not expected to be ready in time for Wednesday’s home fixture in Munich. Jonas Urbig is anticipated to be available again next week, leaving Bayern reliant on youthful or backup alternatives for the immediate future.
Upcoming Fixture Details
Bayern Munich will host Atalanta for the Champions League quarter-final return leg on Wednesday, looking to defend their 6-1 first-leg lead despite significant goalkeeping challenges.
