The Emirates Stadium hosts a blockbuster Champions League showdown on Wednesday night as the league phase’s top two sides, Arsenal and Bayern Munich, put their perfect European records on the line.
Mikel Arteta’s side come into the clash soaring with confidence after a statement 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Sunday. They face a Bayern Munich team that is also in imperious form; Vincent Kompany’s men thrashed Freiburg 6-2 at the weekend and sit top of the Champions League table on goal difference, just ahead of the Gunners. With both teams on 12 points from four games, this match is effectively a shootout for the top spot.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Referee: Marco Guida
- VAR: Aleandro Di Paolo
- Last Meeting: Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal, 17 April 2024, UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final
Team News
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s squad faces a mounting injury list. Unfortunately, key playmaker Martin Ødegaard and striker Viktor Gyökeres missed the Tottenham game. Consequently, they remain major doubts for this clash. Furthermore, the club has ruled out Gabriel Magalhães and Kai Havertz. In their absence, Piero Hincapié excelled in the derby. Therefore, the defender is expected to retain his place in the starting lineup.
Bayern Munich
Vincent Kompany must make a significant change in attack. Specifically, Luis Díaz serves a suspension following a red card against PSG. Additionally, injuries have sidelined Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies. However, former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry is expected to return. Excitingly, 17-year-old sensation Lennart Karl could start in the number 10 role. This follows an impressive goal and assist performance at the weekend.
Form Guide
Arsenal
The Gunners have been imperious in Europe, taking maximum points without conceding a single goal. Domestically, they recovered from a stumble against Sunderland to dismantle Tottenham 4-1. The Emirates has become a fortress on European nights, combining defensive solidity with devastating transition play.
Bayern Munich
Bayern sit top of the Champions League table on goal difference, also boasting a 100% record. Their attack has been lethal, scoring 15 goals in four European games. Despite their scoring prowess, the loss of key creative outlets like Musiala and Díaz adds an element of unpredictability to their lineup for this high-stakes trip.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard
Bayern Munich predicted XI: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro; Pavlović, Kimmich; Olise, Karl, Gnabry; Kane
How to watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 7:00 pm GMT.
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