Champions League 2025-2026: Arsenal-Bayern Munich, the likely lineups

Arsenal and Bayern Munich face each other at 9 p.m. at the Emirates Stadium in the match valid for the fifth day of the Champions League championship phase. Face-to-face between the two most in-form teams in Europe right now: both are at the top of the single group standings with full points (along with Inter Milan) and both are leading their respective domestic leagues. The Bavarians compared to their rivals are still undefeated in all competitions.

Arteta must deal with the absences of Gabriel, Havertz, Gyokeres, Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus. In attack trident Saka-Merino-Trossard. In midfield Zubimendi along with Rice and Eze.

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Kompany without Luis Diaz, who was sent off against PSG. Also absent are long-suffering Davies and Musiala. In attack Kane up front, with Karl, Olise, and Gnabry behind him. In the middle Pavlovic with Kimmich.

Arsenal-Bayern Munich, the likely lineups
ARSENAL (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Merino, Trossard.
BAYERN MONACO (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Pavlović; Karl, Gnabry, Olise; Kane.