Match report

Arsenal Stuns Bayern Munich 3-1 in UEFA Champions League

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–1
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Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Nov 26, 2025

In a stunning performance at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured an important 3-1 win against reigning champions Bayern Munich. Jurriën Timber and Noni Madueke opened the scoring for Arsenal in quick succession before Lasse Karl leveled briefly for the visitors. Gabriel Martinelli sealed the victory late on with a third goal.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal defeats Bayern Munich 3-1 in UEFA Champions League.
  • • Jurriën Timber opens scoring at minute 22, assisted by Bukayo Saka.
  • • Lasse Karl equalizes for Bayern Munich at minute 32, with an assist from Serge Gnabry.
  • • Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli score goals for Arsenal in the second half to secure the win.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 3 C. Mosquera (D)
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 10 E. Eze (M)
  • 19 L. Trossard (M)
  • 23 M. Merino (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 35 T. Setford
  • 4 B. White
  • 5 P. Hincapie
  • 8 M. Odegaard
  • 11 G. Martinelli
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 20 N. Madueke
  • 22 E. Nwaneri
  • 33 R. Calafiori

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 44 J. Stanisic (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 42 L. Karl (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae
  • 8 L. Goretzka
  • 11 N. Jackson
  • 20 T. Bischof
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 23 S. Boey
  • 36 W. Mike

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    22' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Jurriën Timber · Assist: B. Saka
  2. Bayern Munich
    23' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    D. Upamecano

    Foul

  3. Bayern Munich
    32' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Karl · Assist: S. Gnabry
  4. Arsenal
    38' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Noni Madueke
  5. Bayern Munich
    43' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Konrad Laimer

    Foul

  6. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Saka · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  7. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lewis-Skelly · On: R. Calafiori
  8. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Noni Madueke · Assist: R. Calafiori
  9. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: N. Jackson
  10. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: T. Bischof
  11. Arsenal
    74' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    W. Saliba

    Time wasting

  12. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Martinelli · Assist: E. Eze
  13. Arsenal
    80' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Merino

    Foul

  14. Arsenal
    80' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Benjamin White
  15. Arsenal
    80' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Eze · On: M. Ødegaard
  16. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Upamecano · On: Kim Min-Jae
  17. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kimmich · On: L. Goretzka
  18. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Karl · On: R. Guerreiro

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Bayern Munich
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 80% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 344 533
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 3.11 0.65
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 275 461
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 1 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's quickfire goals by Timber and Madueke within 17 minutes set the tone for their victory over Bayern Munich.
  • ▸ The introduction of Gabriel Martinelli as a substitute in the second half proved crucial, with him scoring Arsenal's third goal at minute 77.