Bayern Munich Defeat Arsenal in Champions League
3-2 Aggregate
Saka's Free Kick Miss Costs Arsenal
Bayern Munich defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, to advance to the quarter-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win. Arsenal had a chance to level the tie in the second half when Bukayo Saka was awarded a free kick in a dangerous position, but the English winger rushed his shot and fired over the bar.
Bayern took full advantage of Arsenal's missed opportunity and scored the only goal of the game just minutes later through Leon Goretzka. The German midfielder found himself unmarked in the box and headed home a cross from Alphonso Davies to give Bayern a 1-0 lead on the night and a 3-2 lead on aggregate. Arsenal pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages of the game, but Bayern held on to their advantage to secure their place in the last eight of the Champions League.
Bayern will now face Barcelona in the quarter-finals, with the first leg to be played on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, and the second leg to be played on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Arsenal, on the other hand, will turn their attention to the Premier League, where they are currently in fifth place and fighting for a top-four finish.
Match Schedule:
- Tue 180723 1630 UTC 018
- Wed 260723 1030 UTC 01
- Sat 290723 1000 UTC
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