ARSENAL are OUT of the Champions League following a 1-0 (AGG 3-2) defeat at the Allianz Arena.
The difference maker in the tie was a bullet header from Joshua Kimmich on 63 minutes.
Arsenal have failed to beat Bayern in their last five meetings as Mikel Arteta’s men now have full focus on the race for the Premier League title.
- Match result: Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal (AGG 3-2)
- Bayern Munich team: Neuer, Kimmich, De Ligt, Dier, Mazraoui, Laimer, Goretzka, Sané, Musiala, Guerreiro, Kane
- Arsenal team: Raya, White, Gabriel, Saliba, Tomiyasu, Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
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Gunners struggle with no focal threat
With Saka and Martinelli occupying the wings, Havertz was the player tasked with leading the line in Munich.
Much like Jesus, he comes deep and drifts out wide looking to link play.
It leaves Arsenal all too often with nobody in the box when their wingers can provide the supply.
This evening it cost Mikel Arteta’s side and is something he needs to consider in the summer when he prepares for another campaign and ultimately, the pursuit of trophies.
Kimmich leads Bayern to victory
Joshua Kimmich was awarded the ‘PlayStation Player of the Match’ award.
The midfielder’s goal separated the sides at the Allianz Arena this evening.
As long as he stays fit, Thomas Tuchel’s side always stand a chance and will be hoping to get more players back from injury for the semi-final.
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Both manager and players are hoping to avoid a first trophyless season in 12 years at Bayern Munich.
Their only hope of doing so now means they need to win the Champions League for a seventh time.
Thomas Tuchel’s side kept that dream alive this evening, disposing of Arsenal to move into the semi-finals.
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Heartache for Gunners in Munich
This season promised so much for Arsenal a few weeks ago.
It is starting to crumble all around them now.
At the business end of the season, Mikel Arteta’s side have been left wanting.
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It always seemed like this was going to be a game won by single a goal this evening.
Joshua Kimmich scored it with a stunning header to cap off a superb display by the German.
He was a constant threat to Arsenal tonight and has the quality to hurt opponents when he gets the ball in dangerous areas.
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It all ends in heartache for the Londoners.
More so those who made the long trip to Germany.
Arsenal were beaten by the better team this evening, Bayern Munich dominated the second half.
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The Arsenal players fall to the floor, it is all over.
Bayern Munich are through to the semi-finals.
The Gunners were just left wanting in this game.
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90+5. Saka is fouled just on the edge of the box.
Rather than lining one up, they take a quick one and it is cleared behind for a corner.
Raya has come up for this, last chance for The Gunners.
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90+4. As Arsenal lose the ball, Trossard commits a stupid foul.
That may have just ended all hope for the visitors.
Bayern can take their time with this free kick and clear it downfield.
What were you thinking Leandro, ridiculous challenge.
Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal
90+2. Arsenal get the ball into the box and the hosts struggle to clear.
The ball pings around the six yard box but no Arsenal player can get a telling touch to put it in the back of the net.
Eventually the flag goes up for offside.
Time is running out for Mikel Arteta’s side.
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90. It is ‘last chance saloon’ time for The Gunners.
They need to throw players forward in order to try and create one last chance.
Bayern are all too happy to clear the ball downfield and get players behind the ball.
The hosts counter and Musiala gets a shot off at goal but it is easily saved by Raya.
We are going to have four added minutes.
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88. Yet again the referee immediately blows his whistle for a foul.
European referees do not seem to like the usual wrestling tactics by the Arsenal centre backs at set pieces.
It is like they do not know WWE rules apply now in the Premier League.
Odegaard has a brief glimpse of gola but his right footed shot from a tight angle and takes a deflection before Neuer tips it wide.
Incredibly, the referee awards a goal kick.
Madness.
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86. Bayern are still looking to attack in this game.
They have not become complacent and decided to defend their lead.
Jesus is fouled in a wide position, another chance to get a ball into the box.
Arteta brings on Nketiah for Tomiyasu, things are getting a little desperate now for the Spaniard.
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84. We are into the last stages of this game.
This will really test the minerals of this Arsenal team.
It is all well and good saying Arteta’s project is ‘ahead of schedule’ but at some point you have to start turning into silverware.
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82. Rice plays a great ball in behind the defence for Jesus to run onto.
He looks to take it around the advancing Neuer but smashes his shot high into the stands.
The flag eventually goes up for offside to save his blushes.
It was a poorly timed run, miles offside but that finish was absolutely shocking.
Arsenal need a striker like a fish needs water, desperately.
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80. Well, Man City have scored in the other game.
It is just for Arsenal to follow suit in the Allianz Arena now.
This game is turning into end-to-end stuff right now.
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78. This is not proving to be a good night for the English clubs.
Both Arsenal and Man City are trailing 1-0.
On the plus side, these are going to be entertaining ends to both matches.
Arsenal are awarded a free kick in a dangerous position, around 25 yards from goal in a wide position.
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76. Rice takes the set piece this time.
The referee immediately blows his whistle for a foul and awards Bayern a free kick.
Kim Min-jae comes on for Mazraoui for the hosts.
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74. Arsenal need to create one moment of magic.
They force their first corner of the game, which is taken by Saka.
It is whipped in towards the back post, Neuer dives full-stretch to tip it behind for another corner.
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72. The hosts put the pressure on once again.
Sane tries to get a shot off at goal but it is blocked, as the ball is then drilled into the six yard box, Gabriel slices it over his own crossbar.
Worrying times for the travelling Arsenal fans.
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70. The issue for The Gunners now is the longer the game goes on, the more desperation comes into play.
As they throw more players forward, they will leave themselves open to the Bayern counter-attack.
Mikel Arteta will need to really show his management skills to turn this situation around for Arsenal.
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68. Jorginho is penalised for a foul and one of the Bayern coaches is shown a yellow card for demanding the player be booked.
Jesus and Trossard come on for Martinelli and Jorginho.
Arteta is looking to try and find a way back into this tie.
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66. You have to say, Bayern have been the more dominant team in this second half.
They seem to have more a drive to want to get players in the box.
Arsenal need to ensure that they do not concede a second here.
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64. The roof almost comes off the Allianz Arena.
Sane initially crosses but Raya gets a fingertip to it.
Guerreiro does well to lift the ball back into the box and Kimmich runs onto it to thunder a header home.
Martinelli did not follow his run at all there.
Goal – Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
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