Bayern Munich secured a controlled 2-0 victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano by successfully navigating Atletico Madrid's compact defensive blocks. Tactical precision in the second half from the visitors proved the difference against Diego Simeone's rigid setup.
Harry Kane wasted a string of chances but still set up the clincher, as Bayern ended a run of two Champions League draws and kept their first clean sheet in eight games.
Bayern Munich have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid, with captain Manuel Neuer passed fit to feature. The veteran goalkeeper is expected to reclaim his place in the starting XI after overcoming a persistent foot issue that kept him out of domestic action.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is ready to seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium when the winter transfer window opens in an effort to revive his stalling club career. Seven leading European sides, including Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, have been alerted to his availability.