With the advantage of playing on their home turf, Bayern Munich took control of the game from the start and put Arsenal’s defense under pressure. Early in the match, Harry Kane made a swift move towards the goal, but unfortunately, his shot narrowly missed the post. Following this intense situation, Arsenal swiftly regained their composure and managed to level the playing field against the home team.
In the first leg, three goals were scored within the first half-hour of play. However, in this rematch, both teams failed to find the back of the net before halftime. It’s a real shame that despite both teams having some great chances, the goalkeepers, David Raya and Manuel Neuer, were in top form with their saves.
In the opening moments of the second half, Arsenal’s net was rattled as Kimmich delivered a precise pass to Goretzka, who executed a stunning reverse header that struck the crossbar of David Raya’s goal. Raphael Guerreiro’s strike was lightning-fast, but unfortunately, it Һit the outer edge of the post and traveled across the entire goal line.
In the following minutes, the match remained tightly contested as both teams showcased their strong defensive skills. In the 64th minute, the match took a decisive turn. Guerreiro’s cross set up Kimmich for a spectacular flying header that found the back of Raya’s net, opening the score.Following the loss, coach Mikel Arteta decided to shake things up in the оffensive lineup by introducing striker Gabriel Jesus, the talented Leandro Trossard, and later Eddie Nketiah. Despite Arsenal’s efforts, their playing style did not show much improvement and they were unable to generate any shots towards Neuer’s goal.Meanwhile, the players on the home team displayed a proactive approach to their defensive strategy, effectively countering their opponents’ attacks and creating several dangerous opportunities. However, despite their efforts, they were unable to convert these chances into additional goals. Ultimately, Bayern Munich emerged victorious with a narrow win, securing their spot in the semi-finals with a final score of 3-2.
Bayern Munich’s starting lineup for the match included Neuer, Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Mazraoui (substituted by Kim Min-jae in the 76th minute), Laimer, Goretzka, Sane (substituted by Upamecano in the 89th minute), Musiala, Guerreiro, and Kane. Arsenal’s lineup for the match included Raya in goal, with Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Saliba, and White forming the defensive line. In midfield, Jorginho was replaced by Jesus in the 68th minute, while Rice and Odegaard held their positions. Up front, Martinelli made way for Trossard in the 68th minute, joining Saka and Havertz in the аttаck.