Bayern Munich 4-0 Atletico Madrid: Player Ratings as Bavarians begin title defence in style | Champions League 2020-21

Bayern Munich players Lewandowski, Hernandez and Tolisso celebrate with MoM Kingsley Coman
Bayern Munich players Lewandowski, Hernandez and Tolisso celebrate with MoM Kingsley Coman

Atletico Madrid Player Ratings

Atletico struggled to deal with Kimmich (centre, no.6) and co on a night that promised plenty, to no avail
Atletico struggled to deal with Kimmich (centre, no.6) and co on a night that promised plenty, to no avail

Jan Oblak: 5/10

Oblak endured a forgettable night against Bayern's attacking ruthlessness, but wasn't given sufficient help
Oblak endured a forgettable night against Bayern's attacking ruthlessness, but wasn't given sufficient help

The last time Oblak conceded three or more in a game was against Espanyol at the tail end of the 2018-19 campaign. This stat speaks volumes for one of the world's best goalkeepers in a game where he couldn't really have done much to save any of Bayern's four goals.

He had a right to complain about being unsighted for Tolisso's brilliant finish, though the thunderous effort saw his frustration ignored by VAR officials who seemingly didn't check. Even if they did, would he have saved it with full vision?

Commentators questioned whether he'd be pondering his long-term future. Given his defensive teammates' frailties against top oppositions, it's a genuine question expected to receive a definitive answer next year. After all, his release clause is common knowledge and worth thinking about.

Renan Lodi: 6/10

No Atletico player made more tackles (4) than Lodi, who was booked just before half-time but didn't stop running throughout. He caused Pavard some unwanted problems in the second-half with his overlapping runs to the byline.

Despite putting in a better defensive display than most, the full-back relinquished possession on 18 separate occasions, and Atletico's inability to retain the ball was costly.

Felipe: 5.5/10

He made a number of headed clearances and it almost seemed like his head was a magnet to the ball at times, as he snuffed out crosses with ease in the first half.

There wasn't much Felipe could have done differently to prevent any of Bayern's first three goals, but his role in the fourth sees his rating suffer.

Although he showed great recovery pace to catch Coman on the counter, the Frenchman was toyed with him and left him embarrassed before completing his brace.

Stefan Savic: 6/10

Savic made six clearances, one block and interception, but like centre-back partner Felipe, he was caught out by Bayern's ruthlessness in transition as they hit four very different goals. For their first, you could see him visibly trying his best to close down Coman's shooting angles - Trippier's task - but he was too late.

Everyone was seemingly retreating for Goretzka's finish and although he delayed Coman as long as he could, dealing with a tricky attacker like that in the box is always dangerous. Not one Atletico player emerged with any credit for Bayern's fourth, while Tolisso's wonder strike was unexpected to say the least.

Jose Gimenez (muscle) has been sidelined since their UCL QF defeat to RB Leipzig in August and is nearing a comeback. It'll be interesting to see which of these two centre-backs he does displace, presuming he returns to full fitness soon.

Kieran Trippier: 5.5/10

Trippier often came out second best in duels against Bayern's frontline and was left exposed at the back
Trippier often came out second best in duels against Bayern's frontline and was left exposed at the back

His passing was safe, didn't let his head drop despite an ever-increasing scoreline, but his defensive awareness out-of-position was questionable to say the least.

Tripper cost them at least one goal as he found himself in no man's land for Coman's first. The Englishman was nowhere to be seen for their fourth either, though you could say the same thing with most of his teammates in fairness.

Hector Herrera: 6/10

With three successful dribbles, three defensive interventions and 86.3% pass accuracy, Herrera didn't appear to have a poor game on paper.

In reality though, he was underwhelming and Simeone's team selection will be scrutinised in hindsight - why not start Lucas Torreira after his encouraging debut at the weekend? Could he not have played Koke-Llorente in central midfield and utilised Correa, Lemar or Vitolo on the flanks for additional impetus?

Herrera was pickpocketed by Tolisso in the build-up to Bayern's second goal and looked rather uncomfortable against the Bavarians, who were keen to pounce just as quickly as their visitors seemed intent on doing early on.

Koke: 6/10

Captain Koke didn't have a memorable outing here, like most of his teammates. In truth, he was rather anonymous for sustained periods. Fans expected better, even without Saul Niguez (knock) and alongside a frustrating Herrera in midfield.

It was his low ball fizzed across the face of goal that was inches away from an early Suarez opener. Ultimately though, his game was typified near the hour mark. Koke made a succession of interceptions, but looked bemused as Bayern retained possession and Atletico's team shape resembled somewhat of a training exercise.

This was far from a memorable way for Simeone to mark his 100th European appearance as Atletico head coach.

Marcos Llorente: 6.5/10

Llorente is not a convincing right-sided winger, so him being deployed there, rather than central midfield, was increasingly baffling as this match wore on. Herrera didn't cover himself in glory, Koke was largely pedestrian and it was their auxiliary wide men who made most of the desired impact in Munich.

Although his passing was poor (71.4% success), he was busy and relished the challenge of taking the game to Bayern in the early exchanges, which is why there was such intrigue surrounding this match to begin with.

Llorente won an early corner after dueling with Hernandez, pinched Sule's attempted pass through midfield and was a pest - pressing high, sniffing out danger well. Two clearances, interceptions and tackles won. The only issue? It didn't last. Just like Suarez and others, his head dropped before being hooked after 79 minutes.

Yannick Carrasco: 7/10

Even now, hours after the full-time whistle, it's impossible to fathom how Carrasco missed his second-half chance the way he did. He lashed at the ball, when he had time and space to pick his spot after Felix's marauding run, and it typified a night that promised plenty but delivered little from Atletico's perspective.

Carrasco gave Bayern's backline a few problems and kept them honest, both with persistence as well as mazy dribbling. His final ball and decision-making let him down, but that's to be expected when there's no runners in support or anyone truly showing for the ball in areas that aren't going to get intercepted with ease.

While Felix was a bystander off the ball, Carrasco constantly tried to affect the game. And his efforts were admirable, even if he didn't always get things right.

Joao Felix: 6.5/10

Felix created two key passes, two successful dribbles and had a goal disallowed but played below his level
Felix created two key passes, two successful dribbles and had a goal disallowed but played below his level

Frustrating. Felix scored what could have been an intriguing goal to halve the deficit shortly after the restart, but it was correctly chalked off as Suarez impeded Neuer's line of sight. He didn't impress here but refused to stop trying either, which was both encouraging and equally tough to watch at times.

Felix had one good marauding run in the second-half which had everyone questioning where this level of urgency was much earlier.

The Portugal forward's role in Coman's first goal was infuriating to watch from a defensive standpoint. He shied away from a 50/50 challenge with Kimmich, who gratefully gobbled up possession, and within seconds, the hosts were celebrating.

He, meanwhile, was ambling by and that signalled the beginning of the end. Simeone was rightly fuming - they were on top and probably should have been ahead before Bayern broke the deadlock.

Moments like that reinforce the belief that Felix needs to smarten up and improve drastically against tough opposition. It's not his fault they paid £113.4m for him last summer, but they did. It's still early days, but that financial outlay hasn't yet been justified in more than a few encouraging flashes.

Luis Suarez: 6.5/10

Suarez's head dropped after Bayern took a two-goal lead into the half-time interval and his game petered out
Suarez's head dropped after Bayern took a two-goal lead into the half-time interval and his game petered out

Suarez started intently, but ultimately petered out before being replaced with little over 15 minutes plus stoppages to play and the result essentially confirmed.

No player was flagged offside more than him (4). He appeared to be limping at times and regularly cut a frustrated figure when teammates didn't provide him with the service he expected.

Suarez snatched at chances himself and didn't do enough to make Alaba - who he got booked - uncomfortable. Although he was inches away from breaking the deadlock after just three minutes, that was as close as he got.

The Uruguayan did well to win early fouls and frustrate the hosts' defensive rhythm, but his head dropped after Coman's opener and the writing was soon on the wall.


Atletico Madrid Substitutes

Vitolo, Angel Correa, Lucas Torreira and Thomas Lemar: N/A

All four Atletico substitutes didn't have enough time on the pitch to warrant a fair rating, though Torreira was booked for a forceful challenge on Tolisso late on.

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Edited by Sai Krishna
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