Bayern Munich welcome Arsenal to the Allianz Arena on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League league phase in a clash of European heavyweights.
Matchup | Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal |
Competition (Round) | UEFA Champions League (Round 3) |
Date | Wednesday, October 21 |
Kickoff | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT |
Stadium | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
TV Channel | Paramount+ |
Vincent Kompany's side will look to rely on their formidable home record against Mikel Arteta's defensively resilient Gunners, though they will have to do so without the suspended Michael Olise.
Bayern Munich's continental campaign began in dominant fashion with a 5-0 victory over FK Bodø/Glimt, but Matchday 2 proved to be a reality check. After rallying from two goals down to lead 3-2 at Viking FK, a red card for Michael Olise left Bayern shorthanded, culminating in a 90th-minute equalizer that forced them to settle for a 3-3 draw.
Despite that slip, the Bavarian giants bounced back emphatically over the weekend with a 6-1 rout of RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, highlighted by a Luis Díaz hat trick and a goal from Harry Kane. They now face a significantly stiffer test against Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions and last season's Champions League finalists.
The Gunners arrive in Bavaria in pristine form, having won their opening two European fixtures with consecutive clean sheets—a 1-0 win at Napoli followed by a commanding 3-0 victory over Lille. Breaking through Arteta's disciplined backline will require Bayern's attack to fire on all cylinders, even in the absence of Olise.
Key Match Stats & Head-to-Head Record
In 15 Champions League meetings between the two sides, Bayern hold the edge with eight victories to Arsenal's four, alongside three draws. However, Arsenal took the spoils in their most recent encounter, winning 3-1 last season.
Fortress Allianz Arena: Bayern are unbeaten in their last 39 home matches during the Champions League group and league stages, boasting 37 wins and two draws.
Arsenal's League-Phase Form: The London side have claimed victory in each of their last 14 league-phase fixtures and are yet to concede a goal in this season's competition.
Kane's Hot Streak: Harry Kane enters the fixture having scored in nine consecutive Champions League appearances. The England captain has netted 15 goals in 22 career matches against his former north London rivals.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Jonas Urbig; Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović; Lennart Karl, Ismael Saibari, Luis Díaz; Harry Kane.
Michael Olise serves a suspension following his dismissal in Norway. Jamal Musiala remains sidelined as he recovers from a thigh problem, while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a doubt with a foot injury. Should Neuer pass a late fitness test, he could replace Jonas Urbig between the posts.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya; Jurriën Timber, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori; Bruno Guimarães, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze; Viktor Gyökeres.
Arsenal will be without Christos Tzolis who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Defenders Piero Hincapie and William Saliba are both doubtful to play against Bayern. Saliba is back in training for the first time this week since injury his back at the 2026 World Cup while playing for France.
Kickoff Time & How to Watch in the USA
The UEFA Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal kicks off on Wednesday, October 21, at 3:00 PM ET at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Fans in the United States can watch the UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+.
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