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Champions League | Round of 16
Feb 15, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
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5-1

Robben (11'), Lewandowski (53'), Alcantara (56', 63'), Muller (88')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Sanchez (30')
Reaction
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'We must regroup'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger urges his side to immediately 'regroup and focus' after their devastating defeat at Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arsene Wenger denies dressing-room row
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger denies reports of a dressing-room bust-up after the side's thrashing at Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Alexis Sanchez 'to quit after Arsenal dressing-room row'
Arsenal midfielder Alexis Sanchez reportedly decides to leave the club this summer after the Gunners' devastating defeat at Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Bob Wilson: 'Arsenal are lacking leaders'
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson claims that the club lack enough leaders compared to their teams of the past.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Philipp Lahm: 'Bayern Munich in a very good position'
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm says that his side are in a "very, very good position" to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
8 years ago
A pensive Arsene Wenger during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Lee Dixon expecting Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal
Former Arsenal full-back Lee Dixon is now expecting Arsene Wenger to leave the club at the end of the season following a spell of three defeats in four games.
8 years ago
Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017
Oliver Kahn slams "passive" Mesut Ozil
Former Germany international Oliver Kahn criticises Mesut Ozil for being too "passive" during his side's 5-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Bob Wilson: 'Arsene Wenger criticism is unfair'
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson claims that the players, and not manager Arsene Wenger, are to blame for the team's 5-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Oliver Kahn: 'Arsenal players have lost faith in Arsene Wenger'
Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn believes that the Arsenal players no longer take manager Arsene Wenger seriously.
8 years ago
Laurent Koscielny reacts at the end of the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Laurent Koscielny: 'We need to stick together'
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny urges his side to stick together in the wake of their 5-1 Champions League defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Carlo Ancelotti praises "perfect" Thiago Alcantara
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti hails Thiago Alcantara following the midfielder's brace against Arsenal on Wednesday night.
8 years ago
Laurent Koscielny reacts at the end of the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Laurent Koscielny: 'Arsenal still alive in last-16 tie'
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny insists that his team are still alive in the last-16 stage of the Champions League.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Keane "not surprised" by Arsenal defeat
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane says that he was "not surprised" that Arsenal suffered a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Keane: 'Kieran Gibbs not captain material'
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane says that Arsenal were "in trouble" when Kieran Gibbs took the armband during Wednesday's clash with Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin Keown: 'Arsene Wenger may have made his mind up on Arsenal future'
Martin Keown believes Arsene Wenger may have realised that his time at Arsenal is up following their 5-1 thrashing at Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
8 years ago
Arsene Wenger strikes a pose on September 24, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Bayern Munich are a better team than Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger admits that Bayern Munich are "a better team" than Arsenal after their 5-1 thrashing in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin Keown: 'Bayern Munich thrashing is Arsene Wenger's lowest point as Arsenal boss'
Martin Keown believes that Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 first leg is Arsene Wenger's "lowest point ever".
8 years ago

The Match

Match Report

Bayern Munich all but ensure their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 5-1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bayern Munich's 5-1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League.

Team News

Granit Xhaka comes straight back into Arsenal's starting lineup for the Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich as one of two changes from last time out.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League last-16 clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

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Build-up
David Ospina makes a save during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
David Ospina: 'Arsenal players must take responsibility'
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina acknowledges that every player must be at the top of their game if they are to overcome Bayern Munich over two legs.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Michael Ballack: 'Arsenal must believe that they can beat Bayern Munich'
Michael Ballack believes that Arsenal are capable of defeating Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 tie.
8 years ago
Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017
Mats Hummels: 'No chance of Arsenal dropping Mesut Ozil'
Mats Hummels admits to being 'surprised' by press reports that suggest Mesut Ozil may be left out of Arsenal's side for the trip to face Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Past record against Arsenal counts for nothing'
Carlo Ancelotti claims that Bayern Munich's record against Arsenal over the past five years will not come into consideration when preparing for their latest battle.
8 years ago
A pensive Arsene Wenger during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal face a massive challenge against Bayern Munich'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger acknowledges that his side face a "massive challenge" against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.
8 years ago
David Ospina makes a save during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Arsene Wenger confirms David Ospina selection
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that David Ospina will start in goal for the Gunners against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
8 years ago
Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016
Arsenal striker Lucas Perez ruled out of Bayern Munich clash
Arsenal will be without Lucas Perez for their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich after the Spanish striker picked up a hamstring injury.
8 years ago
Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016
Shkodran Mustafi: 'Arsenal can beat Bayern Munich'
Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi insists that his team can overcome Bayern Munich in the last-16 stage of the Champions League.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben: 'Arsenal pose real threat in Champions League'
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben believes that Arsenal pose a big danger ahead of their last-16 Champions League tie.
8 years ago
David Ospina makes a save during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Arsene Wenger 'to select David Ospina over Petr Cech for Bayern Munich showdown'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly opts to play David Ospina in goal over Petr Cech for this week's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Xabi Alonso doubtful for Arsenal match after limping out of training
Xabi Alonso is crocked by teammate Javi Martinez during a training session, just two days before Bayern Munich face Arsenal in the Champions League.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arturo Vidal: 'Bayern Munich will be at their best against Arsenal'
Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal claims that his side will 'show their true face' in Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Arsenal at the Allianz Arena.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'Win over Bayern Munich will send out message'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists that history does not play a part when it comes to Arsenal's meeting with Bayern Munich, having lost four of the last six encounters.
8 years ago
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny in action during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Mohamed Elneny: 'Arsenal confident ahead of Bayern Munich clash'
Mohamed Elneny talks up the importance of Arsenal's victory over Hull City, which he says leaves the club in a confident mood ahead of the match with Bayern Munich.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Carlo Ancelotti unsure of Franck Ribery fitness
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti is 'unsure' whether Franck Ribery will be fit to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash next week.
8 years ago
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