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Madrid (dpa) - Without three top stars, this appearance at the Estadio Metropolitano could be a very special experience for some FC Bayern players.

As the group winners and round of 16, the German record champions do not rely on their best cast.

Manuel Neuer, Leon Goretzka, Robert Lewandowski and world champion Corentin Tolisso stayed ailing or to spare in Munich.

Led by the new Crown Prince Alexander Nübel, there is a chance for others to prove themselves on Tuesday (9 p.m. / Sky).

“Everyone can look forward to the game in the new stadium in Madrid.

Playing against Atlético as a young player is a great experience.

You should enjoy it, ”said coach Hansi Flick.

He also indicated a possible surprise in the starting XI.

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The trip to his home country is special for Javi Martínez.

In permanent English weeks, the 32-year-old highlighted the rigors of the many games and trips.

"I hope that by 9 p.m. I am reasonably fit and at one hundred percent," said the veteran, who, like many other players, was recently slightly bruised.

INITIAL SITUATION: FC Bayern can, Atlético must.

The Spaniards are in a good starting position as second in the table with five points, but Lokomotiv Moscow (3) and RB Salzburg (1) also have a chance of winning the one ticket that is still to be awarded for the knockout round.

«Atlético is one of the best teams in the world.

Diego Simeone is one of the best coaches in the world.

You are extra motivated, ”warned Martínez.

The Munich group, established as group winners, are aiming for their 16th victory in a row in their record series.

LOAD CONTROL: The really indispensable all-rounders Neuer and Lewandowski don't miss a game.

But in this extraordinary season with extreme loads, the two Bayern veterans after a short vacation with the triple win in August are not inconvenient to breathe.

In the top Bundesliga game against Leipzig on Saturday, they want to be powerful again.

"I will of course watch the game," said Neuer to a cozy evening watching TV at home.

He will especially watch his designated successor Nübel during an endurance test.

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CHANCE: Nübel, who was signed free of charge by FC Schalke 04, has only been allowed to play in Bayern's goal so far.

But the first-round success in the DFB Cup against the fifth division club 1. FC Düren did not have any meaning.

That should be different now against the internationally experienced team from Madrid.

"He makes a good impression and shows his quality in training," said Flick.

The goalkeeper, who is bound to the Munich team until 2025, should now prove this in the competition.

DEFENSE PUZZLE: Again and again Flick had to tinker with the defensive line-up because of ailing players.

Unlike national coach Joachim Löw, he did without Niklas Süle on the national team.

The central defender, who had been out for a long time after a cruciate ligament rupture, should work on his fitness and catch up with training deficits.

In the 3-1 win against VfB Stuttgart, Süle was allowed to play as a substitute.

Will the starting XI return now?

"The chances are not bad," said Flick with a smile.

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