Overview
- Jurrien Timber (22'), Noni Madueke (69') and Gabriel Martinelli (76'/77') scored for Arsenal, with 17-year-old Lennart Karl equalising for Bayern in the 32nd minute.
- Bayern’s protests over contact with Manuel Neuer before Timber’s header were waved away, and referee Marco Guida let the goal stand after no VAR intervention.
- Arsenal controlled the second half, repeatedly threatening from set pieces before Madueke restored the lead and Martinelli sealed it after Neuer rushed out and missed the ball.
- The defeat snapped Bayern’s 18-game unbeaten run and knocked them off top spot, while Arsenal moved to the head of the Champions League group.
- Despite the loss, Bayern remain on 12 points from five matches and are still positioned for direct qualification to the round of 16, with Karl a notable bright spot.