Match report
Bayern Munich Defeats Arsenal 1–0 in UEFA Champions League Clash
Bayern Munich
1–0
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Arsenal
Apr 17, 2024
Bayern Munich held off a resilient Arsenal to secure a narrow but important 1–0 victory at Allianz Arena. The win was powered by Joshua Kimmich's goal in the second half, which proved decisive as Arsenal struggled to find an equalizer amidst key player changes and disciplinary issues.
Key Facts
- • Bayern Munich secured a 1–0 victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League.
- • Joshua Kimmich scored the match-winning goal for Bayern Munich at minute 63 with an assist from Raphinha Guerreiro.
- • Konrad Laimer received a yellow card for Bayern Munich in the 54th minute for a foul.
- • Arsenal made three substitutions: Gabriel Jesus was replaced by J. Filho, L. Trossard came off for Gabriel Martinelli, and E. Nketiah was substituted with T. Tomiyasu.
- • Benjamin White of Arsenal received a yellow card in the 84th minute for a foul.
Lineups
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 6 J. Kimmich (D)
- 4 M. de Ligt (D)
- 15 E. Dier (D)
- 40 N. Mazraoui (D)
- 8 L. Goretzka (M)
- 27 K. Laimer (M)
- 10 L. Sané (M)
- 42 J. Musiala (M)
- 22 Raphaël Guerreiro (M)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Kim Min-Jae
- 2 D. Upamecano
- 26 S. Ulreich
- 13 E. Choupo-Moting
- 39 M. Tel
- 18 Daniel Peretz
- 17 Bryan Zaragoza
- 25 T. Müller
- 45 A. Pavlović
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 David Raya (G)
- 4 B. White (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 18 T. Tomiyasu (D)
- 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
- 20 Jorginho (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 29 K. Havertz (F)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
- 19 L. Trossard
- 14 E. Nketiah
- 25 Mohamed Elneny
- 10 E. Smith Rowe
- 1 A. Ramsdale
- 5 T. Partey
- 31 K. Hein
- 24 R. Nelson
- 21 Fábio Vieira
- 35 O. Zinchenko
- 15 J. Kiwior
Timeline
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54' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardKonrad Laimer
Foul
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63' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kimmich · Assist: R. Guerreiro
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67' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Filho · On: Gabriel Jesus
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68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: L. Trossard
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76' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Mazraoui · On: Kim Min-Jae
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84' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardBenjamin White
Foul
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86' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Tomiyasu · On: E. Nketiah
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89' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Sane · On: D. Upamecano
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90'+3 Arsenal Card · Yellow CardGabriel Jesus
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayern Munich | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 90% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 479 | 455 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 1.33 | 0.47 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 416 | 408 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came when Joshua Kimmich scored the only goal in the 63rd minute, putting Bayern Munich ahead and giving them control of the match.
- ▸ Arsenal's substitutions did not manage to turn the momentum around as they continued to struggle against a strong Bayern defense.