- Arsenal and Bayern were level for most of the first half
- Timber opened the scoring from a Saka corner
- Bayern equalised through 17-year-old Lennart Karl
- Arsenal returned from the break stronger and scored two more
The match began with both teams matching each other move for move. Bayern kept the ball well and looked sharp, while Arsenal pushed forward with purpose. The opening goal came from a well-taken Bukayo Saka corner. Jurrien Timber rose above everyone and headed the ball past Manuel Neuer to give Arsenal the advantage.
Bayern did not wait long to respond. Joshua Kimmich sent a brilliant defence-splitting pass that caught Arsenal open. Young Lennart Karl, only 17, finished the move calmly to become the youngest player to score against Arsenal in this tournament. The teams went into the break level.
Whatever Mikel Arteta said during the break completely changed the match. Arsenal returned with more speed, hunger, and control. The substitutes made a huge difference. Riccardo Calafiori made a strong run down the left and delivered a perfect pass to fellow substitute Noni Madueke, who fired in Arsenal’s second goal.
Not long after, Eberechi Eze played a clever through-ball to Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian forward outran the defence and placed the ball neatly into the net. Martinelli’s goal continued his impressive Champions League run, scoring in all four matches he has played this season.
Arsenal dominated the second half completely. Nine of their twelve total shots came after the break, with seven hitting the target. Bayern, who looked confident in the first half, could not keep up with Arsenal’s intensity.
The Emirates Stadium erupted at full-time as Arsenal celebrated their fifth straight win in the competition, handing Bayern their first loss of the season.
Arsenal have now conceded only one goal in five European matches this season. They remain the only team with a 100% record in the Champions League, and their form signals a strong warning to any club they may face in the knockout stages.
