Arsenal host Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, with the path to glory at Wembley on June 1 starting to come into view.
Mikel Arteta’s side are aiming to reach their first semifinal in the competition since 2009, but their record against the German giants suggests it won’t be easy.
Bayern have beaten the Gunners 5-1 in each of their last three encounters, however, Arsenal’s defence is arguably the best in Europe right now.
Despite a rough Bundesliga campaign, the German side have a hot and firing Harry Kane. He’s scored 38 goals and contributed 12 assists so far this season — the only player in Europe’s top five leagues to reach 50 goal contributions so far.
The England captain and former Tottenham forward will be desperate to keep his only chance of winning silverware alive, and it would be especially significant to knock out his former North London rivals.
The Sporting News is following Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich live score
2nd Half Goalscorers Arsenal 2 Saka 12′, Trossard 76′ Bayern2 Gnabry 18′, Kane 32′
Starting lineups:
Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior (Zinchenko 46′) — Rice, Jorginho (Jesus 66′), Odegaard — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli (Trossard 66′)
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Davies — Laimer, Goretzka — Sane (Coman 66′), Musiala, Gnabry (Guerreiro 70′) — Kane.
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich live updates, highlights and commentary
90th minute: Five minutes added on! Will we see a winner?
86th minute: Musiala is brought down by Saka and they have a freekick in a dangerous position for Munich. The visitors can’t take advantage and it’s a wasted set piece.
83rd minute: Saka is causing problems down the right now as the Gunners look to take the lead late.
76th minute: GOAL! 2-2! Beautiful footwork from Jesus in the box before teeing up Trossard to tuck past Neuer. What a finish that is.
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73rd minute: There is yet to be a shot on target in the second half…
66th minute: A double change for Arsenal sees Jorginho and Martinelli replaced by Jesus and Trossard. Arteta clearly going for it with less than 25 minutes to play.
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64th minute: Havertz throws himself to the ground in the penalty area and he’s told to get up by the referee.
56th minute: That’s seen the Arsenal fans wake up! Kane is shown a yellow card for backing into Gabriel. The England skipper appeared to elbow the Arsenal defender in the chin.
49th minute: Arsenal have started on the front foot in a bid to get themselves level. They’ll want to take advantage of the home support before they head to the Allianz next week.
46th minute: Zinchenko is the sole substitution at the break as he comes on for Kiwior. We’re back underway!
HT: Well, well, well… we have a game on our hands here! Arsenal had conceded just two goals in their previous 10 matches and now they’ve conceded two in the space of 14 minutes this evening. It’s been a thrilling first half, hopefully, more of the same will come in the second half.
39th minute: Bayern are ever so slightly beginning to frustrate Arsenal since they’ve taken the lead. You get the feeling Arteta’s men need to make it to halftime, regroup and treat the second half as though it’s 0-0 again.
32nd minute: GOAL! It had to be him! Kane returns to the Emirates with a bang as he smashes Bayern into the lead. His 15th goal against the Gunners.
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30th minute: PENALTY! Saliba brings down Sane and it’s a rather silly challenge from the Gunners defender. Up steps Harry Kane…
27th minute: Arsenal have a corner and Bayern fail to clear it initially but in the end, Neuer comes to collect.
23rd minute: Kane is battling with Gabriel and their latest duel sees the pair drag each other to the ground.
18th minute: GOAL! 1-1! Serge Gnabry equalises for Munich with a poked finish past Raya.
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12th minute: GOAL! 1-0! Saka fires the Gunners into the lead and it’s a gorgeous strike as he curls it round Neuer.
9th minute: Davies is booked for a late challenge on Saka.
7th minute: Martinelli is the first to have a go at goal but it goes wide. Arsenal are now taking control slightly.
4th minute: Bayern have started on the front foot here and Arsenal are having to do some defending in these early stages.
1st minute: We’re underway at the Emirates!
5 mins before kickoff: The teams are out onto the pitch and kickoff is next!
15 mins before kickoff: The Emirates is filling up nicely and the atmosphere is starting to get going. A reminder that there will be no Bayern fans in the stadium tonight and you can find out why below.
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30 mins before kickoff: William Saliba is making his 42nd start for Arsenal in all competitions this season. That’s the most of any outfield player in Europe’s big-five leagues in the 2023/24 campaign! It’s no coincidence that his involvement this late in the season has seen the Gunners shut out opponents over their last 401 minutes of play in all competitions.
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1 hour before kickoff: We have the team news! Here is how the two sides line up this evening:
Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior — Rice, Jorginho, Odegaard — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Davies — Laimer, Goretzka — Sane, Musiala, Gnabry — Kane.
1 hour 30 mins before kickoff: The excitement is building around the Emirates this evening. We’re expected to hear team news in the next 15-30 minutes but for now, enjoy some stats and facts ahead of this huge clash:
In nine Premier League matches since the start of February, Arsenal have scored 31 goals, nine more than any other club, while conceding just three, four fewer than any other club. Their +28 goal differential across that span is more than double the next closest side (Man City, +13).Since the introduction of the modern Champions League format in 1998, Bayern Munich’s three European crowns have all come amidst a season in which they also won the Bundesliga title.Leandro Trossard has scored five goals off the bench for Arsenal this season in all competitions, one off the club record of six, held jointly by Olivier Giroud, Robin van Persie, and Kanu.
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2 hours before kickoff: We’ve arrived at the business end of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign!
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich kick off time
This Champions League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, U.K. and kicks off on Tuesday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date Kickoff time USA Tue, Apr. 9 3:00 p.m. ET Canada Tue, Apr. 9 3:00 p.m. ET UK Tue, Apr. 9 8:00 p.m. GMT Australia Wed, Apr. 10 5:00 a.m. AEST India Wed, Apr. 10 12:30 a.m. IST
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich lineups, team news
Arteta has no fresh injury concerns after the Gunners’ Premier League win over Brighton at the weekend, with Jurrien Timber the only long-term absentee.
The hosts could still make one minor tweak, as Brazilian star Gabriel Martinelli is expected to come in from the start for Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Rice, Jorginho, Odegaard — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Arsenal subs (12): TBC
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel has been boosted by some key returns ahead of the trip to London, but his side slipped to a shock 3-2 Bundesliga loss to Heidenheim last weekend.
Harry Kane will head back to North London for the first time since leaving Tottenham last summer and the England captain has scored 14 career goals against Arsenal.
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1 right to left): Ulreich (GK) — Kimmich, De Ligt, Upamecano, Davies — Goretzka, Laimer — Sane, Muller, Musiala — Kane.
Bayern subs (12): TBC
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
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