26.
9:27 p.m
The two Swedes Blackstenius and Eriksson are having an exciting duel today, which we will probably see more often.
24.
9:25 p.m
Following a sharp cross from the left half of the field from Bühl, Gwinn finishes from the right side after the Arsenal defense failed to adequately clear the ball. However, the shot flies a long way past the goal.
22.
9:23 p.m
After losing the ball in the build-up game, Russo finishes outside the box, but aims well past the right goal post.
21.
9:22 p.m
Damnjanović has a great start against Fox, but is ultimately called back for an offensive foul. But the effort is definitely right.
19.
9:21 p.m
After a collision, Damnjanović touches his face, gives his opponent McCabe an angry look, but then continues playing without any effort.
18.
9:19 p.m
At the second post, Gwinn clears a cross from Blackstenius, which is sent towards the baseline on the right side. Overall, the game has plenty of penalty area scenes.
16.
9:17 p.m
This is a so-called Champions League evening. We see a game at a high level. Both teams are extremely confident on the ball and look for build-up play deep within their own ranks. At the same time, neither Arsenal nor Bayern are afraid to press. Viggósdóttir’s own goal alone makes the difference in terms of results.
13.
9:13 p.m
The English drizzle has now turned into real rain. The game adapts to the weather and is highly competitive in the opening minutes. Many duels and minor fouls are the result of high pressing on both sides.
10.
9:11 p.m
Cooney-Cross follows Harder in midfield. The subsequent free kick went too far for own-goal scorer Viggósdóttir, who missed the cross at the far post.
9.
9:09 p.m
This means that Arsenal FC takes the lead early on in the game and moves past the blitz table into first place.
7.
9:08 p.m
Tooor for Arsenal WFC, 1-0 by Glódís Viggósdóttir (own goal)
The corner from the left falls to Viggósdóttir on the back of his head as he turns and from there hits his own box. Unfortunate start for the Munich team.
6.
9:07 p.m
In the flat build-up game, Bayern loses the ball in their own box. The result is the first corner for the hosts.
6.
9:06 p.m
After initial difficulties, Arsenal took control of the game and let the ball and opponents run. A pass to Blackstenius goes too far. Mahmutovic intercepts the ball.
4.
9:05 p.m
The guests from Munich are in the game. After the early goal, the team then presses high. Attack seems to be the best defense on the way to a possible group victory.
2.
9:03 p.m
Dallmann immediately with the first degree. From a tight angle, the Munich keeper van Domselaar is forced to defend with her feet.
1.
9:02 p.m
Let’s go! FC Bayern Munich kicks off in the dark away jerseys. Arsenal traditionally play in red and white jerseys.
1.
9:01 p.m
Game start
9:01 p.m
It’s served. Floodlights, English drizzle and a great atmosphere in the wide area of Meadow Park.
8:45 p.m
Arsenal should use the home advantage and play attacking from the start, while Bayern want to score points with their defensive stability and their speed in the transition game. The focus is particularly on the offensive departments of both teams. The pressure is on Arsenal, but Bayern have proven several times in the past that they can survive even under difficult conditions. It should be a closely fought game in which little things could decide who wins the group.
8:20 p.m
The hosts are also in strong shape. After the separation from coach Jonas Eidevall at the beginning of October, interim coach Renée Slegers took over and led the team to an impressive series of ten games without defeat, including nine wins. Arsenal has recovered from this crisis and is currently third in the domestic league, but in impressive form. In front of their home crowd, the Gunners not only want to take revenge for the first leg defeat, but also want to complete their group victory with a win.
8:19 p.m
Coach Alexander Straus’ team travels to London with a big chest. The Munich women have been unbeaten in eleven games and have had to accept three draws. In the Bundesliga they are tied for second place with Eintracht Frankfurt, but so far they haven’t let anything go in the Champions League. They are at the top of the group with 13 points and are determined to defend this position. In the first leg, Bayern clearly won 5-2 in October, which further strengthened their self-confidence for today’s duel. Straus was combative at the press conference: “We know that we have the quality to hurt them.”
8:19 p.m
Both teams have already qualified early for the knockout round, but the crown in Group C is at stake. While a draw is enough for the German champions to secure group victory, Arsenal have to play for victory in front of their home crowd .
8:18 p.m
On the other hand, Alexander Straus is in a mood to change after the 2-0 home win against Turbine Potsdam. With Gwinn, Eriksson, Zadrazil, Dallmann, Damnjanović, Bühl and Schüller, seven players are new. On paper we see a 4-2-3-1 basic formation.
8:08 p.m
Interim coach Renee Slegers only changes to the forward line after the 1-0 away win at Liverpool FC. Blackstenius moves into the starting eleven in place of Maanum in a 4-3-3 formation.
8:00 p.m
On the sixth and final matchday of the Champions League group phase, FC Arsenal and FC Bayern Munich meet in Group C. Kick-off is at 9pm at Meadow Park, Borehamwood. The game will be officiated by Swedish referee Tess Olofsson.