Arsenal 3-1 FC Bayern München: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Arsenal 3-1 FC Bayern München in the Champions League on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Arsenal took the lead in the 22nd minute when J. Timber scored, assisted by B. Saka, giving the home side an early advantage despite Bayern’s possession dominance. Bayern equalised ten minutes later through L. Karl’s goal in the 32nd minute, assisted by S. Gnabry, as they capitalised on their control of the ball. The first half saw yellow cards for both sides, including Bayern’s D. Upamecano in the 23rd and K. Laimer and Arsenal’s manager M. Arteta in the 43rd, but the score remained level at the break.

The game shifted in Arsenal’s favour after the hour mark with substitutions at 68 minutes, where G. Martinelli replaced B. Saka and R. Calafiori came on for M. Lewis-Skelly, injecting fresh energy. N. Madueke, who had entered as a substitute in the 38th minute for L. Trossard, restored Arsenal’s lead in the 69th minute with a goal assisted by R. Calafiori. G. Martinelli then sealed the 3-1 victory in the 77th minute, assisted by E. Eze, before late substitutions at 80 minutes saw B. White replace J. Timber and M. Odegaard come on for E. Eze, as Arsenal held firm against Bayern’s late changes.

Bayern held 60% possession compared to Arsenal’s 40%, which allowed them more successful dribbles at 58 to Arsenal’s 33, yet this territorial edge did not translate into goals beyond their single strike, highlighting Arsenal’s efficiency in transition. Arsenal dominated corners 6-1, creating more set-piece opportunities that contributed to their scoring, while both teams recorded two yellow cards each, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter without the need for reds. Substitutions were maxed out at five per side, with Arsenal’s changes around the 68th and 80th minutes proving pivotal in adding the assists (three for Arsenal versus Bayern’s one) that led to their two second-half goals, ultimately influencing the 3-1 result.

The match’s decisive moments came in the second half, starting with Arsenal’s double substitution at 68 minutes where G. Martinelli replaced B. Saka and R. Calafiori came on for M. Lewis-Skelly, quickly leading to N. Madueke’s 69th-minute goal assisted by Calafiori to make it 2-1. G. Martinelli’s 77th-minute strike, assisted by E. Eze, extended the lead to 3-1 and effectively ended Bayern’s comeback hopes, following an earlier equaliser from L. Karl in the 32nd minute that had levelled J. Timber’s 22nd-minute opener. Yellow cards added tension, with W. Saliba booked for Arsenal in the 74th minute and M. Merino in the 80th, while Bayern’s manager V. Kompany received one in the 59th, but no penalties or reds altered the flow significantly.

Arsenal lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing midfield partnerships to support quick forward transitions, as seen in the assists from B. Saka and E. Eze that highlighted their attacking fluidity.

FC Bayern München deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on a double pivot in midfield to control possession and feed creative outlets like S. Gnabry, whose assist underlined their emphasis on wide play and dribbling prowess.

Gabriel Martinelli earned Man of the Match honours for his impactful substitute appearance, entering at 68 minutes to replace B. Saka and scoring the crucial third goal in the 77th minute, assisted by E. Eze, which secured Arsenal’s victory and demonstrated his ability to change the game’s momentum.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs FC Bayern München (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Slavia Praha (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Atlético Madrid (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Olympiacos F.C. (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Athletic Club (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Paris Saint Germain (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Club Brugge (H)
• Win: 5-1 vs Pafos FC (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Chelsea (H)

Arsenal’s win boosts their confidence after a strong second-half performance, positioning them well in the standings as they look to build on this efficiency against possession-heavy sides, especially with a mouth-watering tie against Chelsea up next.

FC Bayern München will aim to address their finishing issues following this 3-1 defeat, where possession failed to yield a result. They will hope to get back on track against a struggling St. Pauli side on Saturday.

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