Clash of Titans: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – Champions League

Two of Europe’s form teams. Two perfect records in the new league phase. One night under the Emirates floodlights that feels like a quarter-final in November.

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Clash of Titans: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – Champions League

In the glittering arena of European football, few fixtures ignite the imagination like Arsenal hosting Bayern Munich. Tonight's Champions League showdown pits the Premier League's runaway leaders against the Bundesliga's relentless juggernaut – two unbeaten behemoths vying for supremacy in a match that could define their campaigns

Arsenal and Bayern Munich both sit on 12 points after four games, but the German champions hold top spot courtesy of three extra goals scored (14 vs 11). Win tonight and the victor will send out a colossal statement to the continent. Draw, and both will still be in pole position for a direct last-16 place. Lose, and suddenly the door creaks open for the chasing pack.

Below is a thorough match preview.

Match Details:

NAME: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
DATE: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025
TIME: 20:00 UK (3:00 PM EST, 20:00 UTC, 1:30 AM IST)
VENUE: Emirates Stadium

When is Arsenal vs Bayern Munich?

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich is scheduled for an 20:00 UK kick-off on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

How to watch?

Sony LIV in India, TNT Sports in the UK, Paramount+ in the US & fuboTV Canada in Canada will all be airing live coverage of the event.

Match Preview

Live Match

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Team News

Arsenal Team News

Mikel Arteta's squad depth is tested, but rotations loom with Chelsea lurking Saturday.

Gabriel Magalhães is out (thigh), forcing a reshuffle – expect William Saliba partnering Piero Hincapié or Mosquera at the back. Long-term absentees include Gabriel Jesus (ACL, ineligible anyway), Kai Havertz (knee), Viktor Gyokeres (hamstring doubt), and Martin Ødegaard (ankle).

Good news: Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli return to the bench, pushing for minutes. Declan Rice anchors midfield, with Eze's form making him undroppable.

Out: Gabriel Magalhães (thigh), Kai Havertz (knee), Gabriel Jesus (ACL – ineligible), Martin Ødegaard (ankle)

Doubt: Viktor Gyokeres (hamstring – major doubt)

Returning: Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli (bench)

Arteta will be forced into at least one change at centre-back. Expect William Saliba to partner either Jakub Kiwior or new signing Piero Hincapié. Eberechi Eze is undroppable after the derby heroics.

Bayern Munich Team News

Kompany's firepower takes a hit. Luis Díaz is suspended (three-match ban after his PSG red – brace and dismissal in a 2-1 win), a massive void with 10 goals this season.

Jamal Musiala (broken fibula) and Alphonso Davies (knee) are long-term out, while Serge Gnabry (knee) is touch-and-go but expected back. Hiroki Ito (foot) misses out, targeting December.

Manuel Neuer (stomach bug) is doubtful but likely to start. Youngster Lennart Karl, Bayern's youngest-ever UCL scorer, could shine on the left.

Suspended: Luis Díaz (three-match ban)

Out: Jamal Musiala (fibula), Alphonso Davies (knee), Hiroki Ito (foot)

Doubt: Manuel Neuer (stomach bug – expected to play), Serge Gnabry (knee – 75% chance)

The absence of Díaz is huge – the Colombian has 10 goals already this season. Young German starlet Lennart Karl is likely to start on the left of the attacking three.