UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5
Arsenal 3 - 1 FT Bayern München
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' J. Timber (B. Saka)
Dayot Upamecano 23'
L. Karl (S. Gnabry) 32'
38' ↓ L. Trossard ↑N. Madueke
Konrad Laimer 43'
HT
68' ↓ B. Saka ↑G. Martinelli
68' ↓ M. Lewis-Skelly ↑R. Calafiori
69' N. Madueke (R. Calafiori)
↓ S. Gnabry ↑N. Jackson 72'
↓ K. Laimer ↑T. Bischof 72'
74' William Saliba
77' G. Martinelli (E. Eze)
80' Mikel Merino
80' ↓ J. Timber ↑B. White
80' ↓ E. Eze ↑M. Odegaard
↓ D. Upamecano ↑Kim Min-Jae 81'
↓ J. Kimmich ↑L. Goretzka 81'
↓ L. Karl ↑R. Guerreiro 81'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
D. Raya 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Timber 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
W. Saliba 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Mosquera
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Lewis-Skelly 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
M. Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Saka 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
E. Eze
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Trossard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Forwards
M. Merino
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
K. Arrizabalaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Setford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Hincapie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Calafiori 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
7.5
Rating
M. Odegaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Norgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Martinelli 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
N. Madueke
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
52
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Bayern München
Goalkeepers
M. Neuer 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
50
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
J. Stanisic 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
D. Upamecano
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
77
Passes
9
Duels
J. Tah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Laimer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
J. Kimmich
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Pavlovic
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
69
Passes
4
Duels
M. Olise
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Karl
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
S. Gnabry 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
H. Kane
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
S. Ulreich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Urbig
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kim Min-Jae
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
H. Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Guerreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Boey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Goretzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Bischof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Mike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/04/2024 | Bayern Munich | 1 - 0 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Arena |
| 09/04/2024 | Arsenal | 2 - 2 | Bayern Munich | UEFA Champions League | Emirates Stadium |
| 18/07/2019 | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Bayern Munich | International Champions Cup | Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, California) |
| 19/07/2017 | Bayern Munich | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | International Champions Cup | Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai) |
| 07/03/2017 | Arsenal | 1 - 5 | Bayern Munich | UEFA Champions League | Emirates Stadium |
| 15/02/2017 | Bayern Munich | 5 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Arena |
| 04/11/2015 | Bayern Munich | 5 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Allianz-Arena |
| 20/10/2015 | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Bayern Munich | UEFA Champions League | Emirates Stadium |
| 11/03/2014 | Bayern Munich | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Allianz-Arena |
17/04/2024
09/04/2024
18/07/2019
19/07/2017
07/03/2017
15/02/2017
04/11/2015
20/10/2015
11/03/2014
Arsenal Win
Bayern München Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arsenal's Clinical Masterclass Silences Bayern's Possession Dominance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This wasn't just a win—it was a statement from Arsenal that Champions League intensity bends to tactical precision, not possession percentages.
The Perfect Counter
Arsenal arrived at Emirates Stadium as the underdogs on the ball, ceding 60% possession to Bayern München. Yet from the first whistle, the intensity of Mikel Arteta's setup was suffocating. Declan Rice orchestrated the midfield with surgical precision, generating three key passes while strangling Bayern's rhythm. The Germans, despite their dominance in territory, found themselves chasing shadows. When Jurriën Timber ghosted in at the 22nd minute to finish Bukayo Saka's assist, the narrative shifted instantly. Arsenal weren't just defending—they were hunting.
Bayern's Futile Possession
Lennart Karl pulled one back for Bayern at 32 minutes, courtesy of Serge Gnabry's assist, but it merely papered over structural cracks. Bayern's 533 passes (86% accuracy) generated just 0.65 expected goals—a damning indictment of their creative impotence. Arsenal, by contrast, needed only 13 shots to manufacture 3.11 xG. The balance of the match tilted decisively when Nicolas Madueke struck in the 69th minute, Riccardo Calafiori providing the assist. Bayern's defensive vulnerabilities, exposed repeatedly, crumbled entirely when Gabriel Martinelli sealed the rout in the 77th minute after Eberechi Eze's pass.
The Unspoken Message
Arsenal's perfect record (5 wins from 5) now sits atop Group Stage standings with a goal difference of +13. Bayern's loss—their first of the campaign—exposes the fragility lurking beneath their possession metrics. This wasn't a fluke. Arsenal's 80% pass accuracy, eight shots on target, and clinical finishing represent a team operating at peak stakes awareness. At Emirates Stadium, Bayern learned a hard lesson: possession without purpose is merely theatre.
Key Questions
Did Bayern's possession advantage matter?
No. Bayern's 60% possession yielded just 0.65 xG and two shots on target. Arsenal's 40% generated 3.11 xG—clinical efficiency over territorial control.
Who was Arsenal's standout performer?
Declan Rice. His three key passes and midfield dominance suffocated Bayern's rhythm throughout, earning man-of-the-match honours.
What does this mean for Bayern's campaign?
Bayern's first loss exposes defensive vulnerabilities. At 12 points from five games, they must tighten structure and reduce reliance on possession.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
North London’s Ultimate Litmus Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. This is the moment we find out if Arsenal’s defensive steel can withstand the perennial European dominance of the Bavarian giants.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage enters its fifth matchday this late November, Arsenal sits atop the mountain with a perfect record. Their Form is nothing short of historic, having conceded just a single goal across six matches. However, Bayern München arrives at the Emirates Stadium with a point to prove. The Stakes are massive; while both sides are locked in the upper echelon of the table, this is a direct battle for seeding and psychological dominance in the competition’s new format. The Balance of the match hinges on whether the hosts can maintain their rigid structure against a side that has already netted 18 times this season.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the midfield transition. Arsenal’s Declan Rice will be tasked with anchoring the center, attempting to nullify the creative spark of Jamal Musiala. If Rice can disrupt Bayern’s rhythm before they find the clinical Harry Kane, the Gunners can dictate the tempo. Conversely, if Bayern’s double pivot can bypass the Arsenal press, the pace of Bukayo Saka on the counter will become Arsenal's primary, yet reactive, weapon.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening where Arsenal dominates possession but finds clear-cut chances hard to come by. Bayern will look to exploit the space behind the full-backs, but the home side’s disciplined backline should hold firm. We anticipate a 2-1 victory for Arsenal, with the winning goal coming from a late set-piece as the German side tires under the relentless North London pressure.