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Arsenal welcomes Bayern Munich to the Emirates Stadium for a blockbuster UEFA Champions League encounter on November 26, 2025. The match pits two unbeaten teams against each other in the league phase. Arsenal occupies second place on goal difference, while Bayern leads the standings. Kickoff starts at 8:00 PM GMT, promising high stakes as both sides chase top spot.
Arsenal’s Vs. Bayern’s Recent Form
The Gunners ride a wave of success. They secured four straight Champions League wins, scoring 11 goals without conceding any. Arsenal extends this dominance at home, winning 15 consecutive group-stage matches at the Emirates. Their recent 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham in the North London Derby boosts confidence. Eberechi Eze nets a hat-trick, and Leandro Trossard adds another in that Premier League triumph.
Bayern Munich arrives in formidable shape. The Bavarians also claimed four victories, netting 14 goals in the process. They remain unbeaten in 18 matches across all competitions, winning 17 of them. A stunning 6-2 comeback against Freiburg showcases their firepower, with Michael Olise delivering two goals and three assists. Bayern leads matches for 89 percent of their Champions League time so far.
Injury Woes For Both Clubs
Injuries plague both squads. Arsenal lost defender Gabriel Magalhaes to a hamstring issue. Gabriel Jesus sits out due to an ACL injury and ineligibility. Kai Havertz nurses a knee problem, Viktor Gyokeres doubts persist with a hamstring strain, and Martin Odegaard recovers from an ankle setback. Bayern will miss suspended Luis Diaz and injured Jamal Musiala with a broken fibula. Alphonso Davies deals with a knee concern, Manuel Neuer battles a stomach issue, and Serge Gnabry faces a knock ahead of this match.
Predicted Lineups
Predicted lineups reflect these absences. Arsenal lines up in a 4-2-3-1: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Merino. Bayern might opt for a similar formation: Neuer; Boey, Kim, Upamecano, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Muller, Coman; Kane.
Tactics highlight contrasting strengths. Arsenal dominates possession at 60.3 percent and excels in set pieces, leading the league with 10 goals from them. They average 2.3 goals per game from 15.8 attempts. Bayern counters with rapid transitions and averages 3.5 goals in Europe. Key battles include Bukayo Saka versus Raphael Guerreiro and Declan Rice against Joshua Kimmich in midfield.
History favors Bayern. They won eight of 14 previous meetings, including recent heavy defeats for Arsenal. Arsenal claims no victory over Bayern since 2015. Yet, Mikel Arteta’s revamped side shows resilience.
