Bayern Munich is on the verge of sealing a Champions League quarter-final berth as they face Atalanta at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday. Following an impressive 6-1 thrashing in the first leg in Bergamo, where Josip Stanišić, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala found the net, progression seems a formality. Despite the comfortable aggregate lead, the club faces an unprecedented goalkeeping crisis.

The injury concerns in the goalkeeper position are severe for Bayern Munich. Manuel Neuer is recovering from a calf injury, Leon Klanac has a muscle issue, and Sven Ulreich sustained a muscle tear during the 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Jonas Urbig, who had a concussion, was able to train with the squad yesterday and could be ready for the fixture. Otherwise, 16-year-old Leonard Prescott will have to get in between the sticks.

Coach Vincent Kompany might be inclined to rest Harry Kane given the huge aggregate lead, aiming to have him fully fit for the crucial league match against Union Berlin. Another change in Bayern Munich's line-up is Michael Olise's suspension for the clash, meaning Lennart Karl will receive his sixth start in the Champions League this season.

For Atalanta, one of the most sensational comebacks in European football history is needed to overturn the tie in their favour. Coach Rafaelle Palladino will be without Giacomo Raspadori, who is recovering from a long-term thigh issue, and Yunus Musah, who will serve a suspension.

Despite the challenging situation, Atalanta will bank on the goal-scoring prowess of Mario Pašalić, Lazar Samardžić, and Gianluca Scamacca, all of whom have found the net quite swiftly in Europe this season. The Italian side, also known as La Dea, hopes for a miracle in the second leg.

The predicted line-ups for the second leg are as follows: Bayern Munich: Prescott – Stanišić, Tah, M.-J. Kim, Bischof – Goretzka, Pavlović – Karl, Gnabry, Luis Díaz – Jackson. Atalanta: Carnesecchi – Kossounou, Hien, Kolašinac – Zappacosta, de Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi – de Ketelaere, Krstovic, K. Sulemana.