Arsenal vs Bayern Munich will be the highlight of Matchday 5 of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League when the two league leaders clash on Wednesday 26 November.

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich could be a very interesting matchup as both teams have shown dominance in European competition so far. With both Arsenal and Bayern Munich looking to battle it out for the top spot in the Champions League table, there will be plenty of drama in this upcoming match that should bring joy to fans.

Competition details

emirates stadium
London, UK
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
20:00 PM

Stubborn Arsenal determined to end Bayern Munich’s European dominance

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich should be a closely contested match as both teams have performed very well so far in the 2025/26 Champions League.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are both unbeaten in the Champions League, winning all four games. The only reason Bayern are ahead of Arsenal in the table is that they have scored three more goals than Europe’s Premier League giants so far.

However, Arsenal are yet to concede a goal in the Champions League this season and will be aiming for a gritty win at the Emirates Stadium to move above the Bavarians at the top of the table.

However, Bayern Munich has the best record against Arsenal in recent years. Since 2015, Bayern Munich has won four of the last five games against Arsenal! Mikel Arteta’s side are determined to put an end to that, but they will need not only a strong defense but also the coolness to seize their chances to end Bayern’s European dominance.

Can unpredictable Leandro Trossard ruin Bayern Munich?

Leandro Trossard has impressed Arsenal in the Champions League this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in three games so far.

Due to the current injury issues in Arsenal’s frontline, the Belgian winger is likely to play one of the team’s forward roles against Bayern Munich.

Trossard will face Bayern Munich, a team that has conceded four goals in its last two games and whose defense is not the strongest. The Arsenal winger will need to use his movement cleverly to get into space in dangerous areas and he will also need to be at his best in converting chances to lead Arsenal to a thrilling victory.

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Ruthless Harry Kane Keane returns to haunt Arsenal

Harry Kane is in a completely different league in 2025/26, scoring 24 goals for Bayern Munich against Arsenal.

The English striker knows all too well what it’s like to play against Arsenal, having faced them on numerous occasions during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. Kane has scored 15 goals in 21 games against the Gunners in his career and is now keen to extend that tally.

He has all the motivation thanks to his stunning goal-scoring performances and will be boosted by the absence of Gabriel Magalhaes in Arsenal’s defence. The English striker will look to disrupt Arsenal’s defensive shape with his clever movement and silence the Emirates Stadium crowd with his efficient finishing.

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich injury situation

Arsenal injuries: Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Victor Chocekres (doubtful)

Bayern Munich injury situation: Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Serge Gnabry, Luis Diaz (suspended)

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich predicted lineup

Knowing the importance of this game, both Arteta and Kompany will field their strongest lineups. Below, we take a look at Arsenal’s predicted lineup against Bayern Munich:

Arsenal predicted eleven: David Raya, Julien Thibo, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiore, Piero Hincapi, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberidge Eze, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino

Bayern Munich predicted eleven: Manuel Neuer, Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Lennart Carr, Michael Aulis, Raphael Guerrero, Harry Kane

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Credit: IMAGO / Sven Simon

Record date: November 25, 2025