Bayern vs Arsenal tonight: Champions League preview, team news and Wednesday fixtures
Unbeaten Bayern host an Arsenal side yet to concede in Europe at the Allianz Arena. Real Madrid face RB Leipzig and Manchester United visit Como as matchday three concludes.
At a glance
- Bayern Munich host Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, October 21, at 8pm UK time (midnight in Pakistan).
- Arsenal have six points from two games and are the only side yet to concede in this season's competition; Bayern have four after a 3-3 draw with Viking.
- Bayern are without the suspended Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala is expected to miss out; Arsenal are missing William Saliba, Piero Hincapié and Christos Tzolis.
- Bayern are unbeaten in 39 Champions League group or league-phase home games; Arsenal have won only once in Munich, in 2013.
The pick of Wednesday's Champions League games is a heavyweight clash in Munich. Bayern Munich host Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, October 21, in a meeting of two of Europe's most in-form teams, as matchday three of the league phase concludes.
Match details
| Match | Bayern Munich v Arsenal |
| Competition | Champions League, league phase, matchday 3 |
| Venue | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| Kick-off | 8pm UK · 9pm Germany · midnight Pakistan · 12:30am India |
Form guide
| Bayern Munich | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Champions League so far | Beat Bodø/Glimt 5-0, drew 3-3 with Viking | Won 1-0 at Napoli, beat Lille 3-0 |
| Points | 4 | 6 |
| Goals conceded in Europe | 3 | 0 — the only team yet to concede |
| Domestic form | Unbeaten this season; beat Union Berlin 7-0 and RB Leipzig 6-1 | Second in the Premier League; won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Sunday |
Team news
Bayern Munich - Michael Olise is suspended after his red card in the 3-3 draw with Viking; Lennart Karl is the favourite to replace him. - Jamal Musiala is expected to miss out with a thigh problem. - Joshua Kimmich missed training for personal reasons and is a doubt. - Manuel Neuer is expected back in goal, and Kim Min-jae is fit.
Arsenal - Out: William Saliba (back), Piero Hincapié (ankle), Christos Tzolis (hamstring). - Martín Zubimendi is fit again after an ankle problem. - Noni Madueke is expected to start, with Jurriën Timber, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Viktor Gyökeres pushing for places.
History and key stats
- Arsenal beat Bayern 3-1 at the Emirates just over a year ago, with Madueke among the scorers.
- But Arsenal have lost their last three visits to the Allianz Arena and have won there only once — 2-0 in the last-16 second leg in 2013.
- Bayern are unbeaten in 39 Champions League group or league-phase home games, winning 37, since losing to Manchester City in 2013.
- Harry Kane has scored 15 goals in 22 games against Arsenal, from his Tottenham days, though he has not scored in his last two.
Wednesday's other fixtures
| Match | UK time | Pakistan time |
|---|---|---|
| Como v Manchester United | 5:45pm | 9:45pm |
| Lille v Galatasaray | 5:45pm | 9:45pm |
| Bayern Munich v Arsenal | 8pm | Midnight |
| Real Madrid v RB Leipzig | 8pm | Midnight |
| Inter v Shakhtar Donetsk | 8pm | Midnight |
| Aston Villa v Viking | 8pm | Midnight |
| Club Brugge v Lens | 8pm | Midnight |
| Real Betis v Feyenoord | 8pm | Midnight |
| Sporting CP v LASK | 8pm | Midnight |
Storylines to watch
- Manchester United visit Como looking for a first Champions League win after their 2-0 defeat at Atlético Madrid, with pressure growing on Michael Carrick.
- Viking, who stunned Bayern with a 3-3 draw, travel to Aston Villa.
- Club Brugge, who won 4-3 at Inter, host Lens.
What happens next
GlobeHourly will publish the results and highlights after the final whistles. Matchday four takes place in early November.
Questions people are asking
What time is Bayern vs Arsenal?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8pm UK time (9pm in Germany, midnight in Pakistan, 12:30am in India) at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Is Michael Olise playing for Bayern against Arsenal?
No. Olise is suspended after his red card against Viking on matchday two. Lennart Karl is expected to replace him.
Who else plays in the Champions League on Wednesday?
Real Madrid v RB Leipzig, Inter v Shakhtar Donetsk, Aston Villa v Viking, Club Brugge v Lens, Real Betis v Feyenoord, Sporting v LASK, plus earlier games Como v Manchester United and Lille v Galatasaray.
