Arsenal vs Bayern Munich

26 November 2025 · Champions League · Matchday 5 · 2025/26 · Referee Marco Guida

Full time 3 – 1

Half-time: 1–1

  • J. Timber 22’
  • N. Madueke 69’
  • G. Martinelli 77’
  • L. Karl 32’

Match summary

Arsenal won 3-1 at home to Bayern Munich. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, J. Timber put Arsenal ahead with a header in the 22nd minute and L. Karl equalised in the 32nd minute. In the second half, N. Madueke put Arsenal back in front in the 69th minute and G. Martinelli made it 3-1 in the 77th minute.

The chances backed that up: Arsenal created 3.11 expected goals (xG) from 13 shots to Bayern Munich's 0.69 from 8.

Match stats

40% Possession 60%
13 Shots 8
8 Shots on target 2
6 Corners 1
344 Passes 533
79.9% Pass accuracy 86.5%
8 Tackles 15
16 Fouls 13
2 Yellow cards 2
2 Offsides 0

Key events

Arsenal Bayern Munich
0’
V. KompanyManagerArgument
M. ArtetaManagerArgument
0’
Kick-off
J. TimberHeader1-0 (Arsenal)
22’
23’
32’
L. KarlLeft foot shot1-1 (Bayern Munich)
43’
K. LaimerFoul
Half-time1-1
B. SakaShot on target
48’
Second half underway
M. MerinoShot on target
55’
56’
L. KarlShot on target
C. MosqueraShot on target
60’
D. RiceShot on target
62’
N. MaduekeLeft foot shot2-1 (Arsenal)
69’
W. SalibaTime wasting
74’
G. MartinelliRight foot shot3-1 (Arsenal)
77’
M. MerinoFoul
80’
81’
R. GuerreiroL. Karl
81’
81’
82’
R. CalafioriShot on target
90+1’
Full-time3-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0 1 2 3 4 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 3.11 0.69 22’ J. Timber (Arsenal), 1-0 22’ 32’ L. Karl (Bayern Munich), 1-1 32’ 69’ N. Madueke (Arsenal), 2-1 69’ 77’ G. Martinelli (Arsenal), 3-1 77’ 0 1 2 3 4 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 3.11 0.69 22’ J. Timber (Arsenal), 1-0 Timber 22’ 32’ L. Karl (Bayern Munich), 1-1 Karl 32’ 69’ N. Madueke (Arsenal), 2-1 Madueke 69’ 77’ G. Martinelli (Arsenal), 3-1 Martinelli 77’
Arsenal 3.11 xGBayern Munich 0.69 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Bayern Munich attacking Arsenal attacking 
77’ G. Martinelli (Arsenal), open play, 0.88 xG, goal 22’ J. Timber (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.48 xG, goal 69’ N. Madueke (Arsenal), open play, 0.33 xG, goal 32’ L. Karl (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.30 xG, goal 51’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.23 xG, off target 60’ C. Mosquera (Arsenal), set piece, 0.23 xG, saved 62’ D. Rice (Arsenal), open play, 0.23 xG, saved 5’ W. Saliba (Arsenal), set piece, 0.22 xG, off target 58’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.18 xG, off target 56’ L. Karl (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.14 xG, saved 31’ E. Eze (Arsenal), open play, 0.09 xG, off target 52’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.09 xG, off target 90+2’ M. Kim (Bayern Munich), set piece, 0.07 xG, off target 55’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.05 xG, saved 90+1’ R. Calafiori (Arsenal), set piece, 0.05 xG, saved 90+2’ A. Pavlović (Bayern Munich), set piece, 0.05 xG, blocked 35’ J. Stanišić (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 65’ M. Olise (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 48’ B. Saka (Arsenal), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 90+2’ M. Kim (Bayern Munich), set piece, 0.03 xG, blocked 20’ D. Upamecano (Bayern Munich), from a corner, 0.02 xG, off target 77’ G. Martinelli (Arsenal), open play, 0.88 xG, goal 22’ J. Timber (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.48 xG, goal 69’ N. Madueke (Arsenal), open play, 0.33 xG, goal 32’ L. Karl (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.30 xG, goal 51’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.23 xG, off target 60’ C. Mosquera (Arsenal), set piece, 0.23 xG, saved 62’ D. Rice (Arsenal), open play, 0.23 xG, saved 5’ W. Saliba (Arsenal), set piece, 0.22 xG, off target 58’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.18 xG, off target 56’ L. Karl (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.14 xG, saved 31’ E. Eze (Arsenal), open play, 0.09 xG, off target 52’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.09 xG, off target 90+2’ M. Kim (Bayern Munich), set piece, 0.07 xG, off target 90+2’ A. Pavlović (Bayern Munich), set piece, 0.05 xG, blocked 55’ M. Merino (Arsenal), from a corner, 0.05 xG, saved 90+1’ R. Calafiori (Arsenal), set piece, 0.05 xG, saved 35’ J. Stanišić (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 48’ B. Saka (Arsenal), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 65’ M. Olise (Bayern Munich), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 90+2’ M. Kim (Bayern Munich), set piece, 0.03 xG, blocked 20’ D. Upamecano (Bayern Munich), from a corner, 0.02 xG, off target
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Lineups

Arsenal 4-2-3-1 Starting XI
Raya
Timber 81’
Saliba
Mosquera
Lewis-Skelly 68’
Zubimendi
Rice
Saka 68’
Eze 81’
Trossard 38’
Merino
Bayern Munich 4-2-3-1 Starting XI
Neuer
Stanišić
Upamecano 82’
Tah
Laimer 72’
Kimmich 81’
Pavlović
Olise
Karl 81’
Gnabry 72’
Kane

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
D. Raya
90′ 1 1 38 – – – – –
Defenders6 players
J. Timber Taken off
81′ 2 1 – 7 3 22 – 1 – –
90′ – 3 – – – 38 2 – – –
90′ 2 1 – 3 – 42 1 – – –
M. Lewis-Skelly Taken off
68′ 1 1 – 3 – 12 2 – – –
R. Calafiori Came on as a substitute
22′ 1 1 – 2 1 8 – – 1 –
B. White Came on as a substitute
9′ – – – – – 2 – – – –
Midfielders6 players
90′ – – 44 – – – – 2 4 – –
D. Rice
90′ – – 49 3 – 1 1 2 1 – –
B. Saka Taken off
68′ – 1 21 4 – – 1 3 2 2 –
E. Eze Taken off
81′ – 1 18 1 – – – 3 – 3 –
L. Trossard Taken off
38′ – – 6 – – 1 1 2 – 1 –
M. Ødegaard Came on as a substitute
9′ – – 3 – – – – – – – –
Forwards3 players
90′ – – 4 1 0.55 – 1 6 2 24 –
N. Madueke Came on as a substitute
52′ 1 – 1 1 0.33 – 1 1 1 15 –
G. Martinelli Came on as a substitute
22′ 1 – 1 1 0.88 – – 1 – 2 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

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Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results from Bzzoiro Sports Data.