Ahead of FC Bayern’s Champions League matchup against Atlético Madrid, there’s good news from the goalkeeping staff. Manuel Neuer is back on the practice field. Both the captain and Jonas Urbig took part in today’s final training session. This could ease the previously tense situation between the posts.

As recently as this past weekend, it was unclear whether FC Bayern would be able to count on both goalkeepers against Atlético. Neuer had been struggling with foot problems, while Urbig was also nursing an injury following a collision with Carney Chukwuemeka in the classic match against Borussia Dortmund.

Hopes that Neuer would play against Atlético had already emerged on Sunday. The 40-year-old had commented on his health after the match against 1. FC Köln and held out the prospect of a possible comeback against the Spanish side. Prior to that, he had been sidelined due to persistent discomfort in his foot.

His participation in the final training session is now an important sign. However, it does not automatically mean that Neuer will actually be between the posts on Tuesday. The decisive factor will likely be how the veteran performs in the final session and how he reacts to the physical demands afterward.

Urbig will also be in the lineup after suffering a head injury against BVB

In addition to Neuer, it appears the all-clear has also been given for Jonas Urbig. The 22-year-old sustained a facial injury during the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund. During one play, the Bayern goalkeeper was struck in the head by Chukwuemeka’s knee. He required treatment afterward but was able to continue playing.

This had threatened to create a real goalkeeper problem for Munich ahead of the important Champions League match. Sven Ulreich would have become the focus as the remaining experienced alternative if both Urbig and Neuer hadn’t recovered in time. The fact that both goalkeepers can now participate in the final training session is therefore an important development.

Final decision pending

Despite the positive news, it remains to be seen who will actually be in goal against Atlético. If he’s fully fit, Neuer is likely to have the best chance given his experience and status as the number one. Urbig could take his place on the bench as the backup goalkeeper.

For FC Bayern, the most important thing for now is that both goalkeepers are back on the field. After the concerns of the past few days, the situation ahead of the match against Atlético seems to be easing significantly. However, the final decision on who will start in goal will not be made until after the final training session.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/02/fit-fuer-atletico-bayern-star-neuer-zurueck-im-training/.