Gunners Host Bayern in Highly Anticipated Champions League Clash

London, November 26, 2025 – Arsenal and Bayern Munich, two of Europe's footballing giants, are set to face off at the Emirates Stadium tonight in a highly anticipated Champions League match. Both teams have enjoyed perfect runs in the competition thus far, adding extra significance to this clash of titans.

Arsenal, currently leading the English Premier League with a six-point advantage over Chelsea, are coming off a dominant 4-1 victory against Tottenham in the North London derby. Eberechi Eze's hat-trick in that match has further solidified his reputation as a key player for the Gunners. Bayern Munich, also sitting comfortably atop the Bundesliga with a six-point lead, arrive in London fresh from a 6-2 thrashing of SC Freiburg.

Both Arsenal and Bayern Munich have won all four of their Champions League games this season. Bayern Munich impressively defeated Paris Saint-Germain away from home. The Gunners have not conceded a single goal in the Champions League this year, showcasing their defensive prowess. They have secured confident victories against Athletic Bilbao, Olympiacos, Atlético Madrid and Slavia Prague.

This match marks the return of Harry Kane to North London, adding another layer of intrigue to the contest. Kane, now a key figure for Bayern, is familiar with Arsenal, having played many games against them.

Both managers have publicly acknowledged the strength of their opposition. Mikel Arteta recognizes Bayern's pedigree in the Champions League, while Vincent Kompany has described Arsenal as the "most difficult task" his team could face.

With both teams in fine form and boasting perfect Champions League records, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The match kicks off at 8pm GMT.

For fans in the United States, the match will be streamed on Paramount+.