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Where to Watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich November 2025

Mansion Sports – Matchday five of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League will feature a high-profile clash between two European giants, Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

The encounter will take place at Emirates Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 20:00 local time.

Both teams currently sit at the top of the league-phase standings after collecting a flawless 12 points from their first four matches, meaning one of these perfect records will inevitably come to an end once the final whistle sounds.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Arsenal

When Arsenal supporters observed Tottenham Hotspur's defensive-heavy lineup last weekend, many anticipated a difficult 90 minutes.

However, Eberechi Eze delivered a sensational performance by scoring the first hat-trick in Premier League North London Derby history, guiding Arsenal to a dominant 4–1 victory, with Leandro Trossard opening the scoring through a deflected effort.

Although Richarlison produced a stunning long-range strike, Arsenal fans remained composed as the Gunners extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.

Mikel Arteta now finds himself in a realistic position to chase both domestic and European success, supported by Arsenal’s flawless Champions League campaign so far: four matches, four victories, 11 goals scored, and none conceded.

Only Bayern’s superior goal tally prevents Arsenal from occupying first place in the 36-team league-phase table.

Arsenal also boast a formidable home record in European competitions, currently targeting a 16th consecutive Champions League league-phase win at Emirates Stadium as they prepare for their toughest challenge yet.

Several Arsenal players return ahead of this fixture, including Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli.

However, Viktor Gyökeres (hamstring) and Martin Ødegaard (knee) remain doubtful, while Gabriel Magalhães (hamstring) and Gabriel Jesus (ACL) are confirmed absentees.

Kai Havertz has also experienced a setback in his knee surgery recovery. Piero Hincapié—on loan from Bayer Leverkusen—delivered a standout performance replacing Gabriel in the North London Derby and is expected to retain his place in the starting XI.

Bayern Munich

While Bayern Munich do not share Arsenal’s perfect defensive record, Vincent Kompany’s squad have demonstrated strong attacking momentum, including a 2–1 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain fuelled by a brace from Luis Díaz.

Díaz, however, was sent off late in the first half and will miss the Arsenal match due to suspension.

Over the weekend, Bayern staged an emphatic comeback, overturning a 0–2 deficit against Freiburg to secure a 6–2 victory. Michael Olise played a pivotal role, contributing to five of those goals.

Despite remaining unbeaten across all competitions this season, Bayern have managed only seven clean sheets in 18 fixtures, signalling an area for improvement.

Historically, Bayern posed significant challenges for Arsenal during the Arsène Wenger era, and they arrive in London unbeaten in their last five encounters with the Gunners, including four wins.

However, Arteta’s Arsenal overcame Bayern 3–2 on aggregate in the 2023–24 quarter-finals, adding intrigue to this matchup.

Díaz’s suspension presents a notable hurdle for Bayern, especially if Serge Gnabry—recovering from a knee issue—is not fully fit. Jamal Musiala (ankle) and Alphonso Davies (knee) are confirmed absentees.

This situation may open the door for 17-year-old prodigy Lennart Karl, Bayern’s youngest Champions League goalscorer this season, who recently contributed both a goal and an assist.