Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Dominant Gunners End Die Roten's Unbeaten Run

Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 in a headline UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 5 fixture at the Emirates on Wednesday, handing the German giants their first defeat of the season and reinforcing the Gunners' position at the top of the league phase table. The hosts struck first when Jurrien Timber nodded in a corner from Bukayo Saka in the 22nd minute. Bayern levelled just 10 minutes later as 17-year-old Lennart Karl volleyed home a fine cross from Serge Gnabry. However, the home side took control after half-time. Noni Madueke restored the lead in the 69th minute, and Gabriel Martinelli sealed the result in the 77th after a rash decision by Manuel Neuer.

Updated on: 27 November 2025 10:53 am

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Harry Kane

Bayern's Harry Kane, center, and Joshua Kimmich, third right, greet supporters after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

1/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: John Walton/PA via AP

2/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi, center, is challenged by Bayern's Konrad Laimer and Harry Kane during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

3/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Noni Madueke

Arsenal's Noni Madueke, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: John Walton/PA via AP

4/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Bukayo Saka

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, right, is closed down by Bayern's Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane and Konrad Laimer, from left, during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

5/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Declan Rice

Arsenal's Declan Rice, right, is challenged by Bayern's Lennart Karl during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: AP//Kin Cheung

6/9

Bayern's Harry Kane gestures during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: AP//Kin Cheung

7/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Myles Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly gets in a shot as Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic tries to block during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: AP//Kin Cheung

8/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Lennart Karl

Bayern's Lennart Karl celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London, England. | Photo: John Walton/PA via AP

9/9

Arsenal Vs Bayern Munich UCL 2025-26 match-Jurrien Timber

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, top center, scores the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung