As it happened. Arsenal 1-5 Bayern

Patrick Power 7 years ago 12.8k
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The result will make it seem like Arsenal were weak, but it was not until Koscielny's sending off in the second half that they began to look exposed. This result will sting Gunners and will fuel the hostility with which Wenger was received at the Emirates. Bayern cruise through to the next round with a more than convincing display.

As it happened. Arsenal 1-5 Bayern

Bayern triumph over brave Arsenal

The result will make it seem like Arsenal were weak, but it was not until Koscielny's sending off in the second half that they began to look exposed. This result will sting Gunners and will fuel the hostility with which Wenger was received at the Emirates. Bayern cruise through to the next round with a more than convincing display.

3 minutes stoppage time

Bayern look for more!

This game has been over for some time. Ancelotti's men have repeated the result to make it 10-2 on aggregate.

Nightmare for Wenger

Just as the banners came out with messages stating "Enough is enough, Wenger out", Bayern bring it all back.

Another nightmare for Wenger?

We have gone from a possible comeback to another potentially humiliating night for the Gunners. Xhaka was booked earlier.

Fourth goal for the Germans

Vidal scores now after a mistake from Arsenal's defence

Bayern enjoying themselves

Bayern's third!

Beautiful goal from Douglas Costa who cut inside and placed the ball in the bottom corner away from Ospina.

GOAAAAAAL!

There is not much left to play for here. You really have to feel for Arsenal, who fought bravely in the first half, getting the fans actually wondering if a comeback was possible.

Bayern unstoppable

Bayern Munich look for a third. Robben comes off to give way to Douglas Costa. Ramsey, Alexis and Giroud off. Coquelin, Ozil and Lucas on.

Bayern get a second!

Robben with a great finish to practically certify the Germans' qualification.

GOAL!

Bayern putting the pressure on

Bayern is looking increasingly strong as Arsenal men start to look fatigued and hopeless.

10-men Arsenal for the miracle

Koscielny was sent off in the action leading up to Bayern's penalty

Bayern nearly score a second!

Javi Martinez's header goes over the bar.

Robert Lewandowski's spot kick complicates the Gunners' dream

Just as supporters were beginning to believe in the comeback, Bayern pull back one and shatter Arsenal's hopes

Arsenal 1-1 Bayern

GOAL!!

Penalty to Bayern!

Arsenal fierce

Arsenal have managed to continue the line of pressure and intensity of the first 45 minutes

Arsenal kick off the second half

And we're back

Gunners have played a great first half but need three more to accomplish an unlikely comeback.

Half-time!

Arsenal have been brilliant in the first half and are really putting up a fight. Bayern have been strong and created a few chances.

Alexis' free kick saved by Neuer

The German saves Sanchez's somewhat centred free kick comfortably

Yellow card for Javi Martinez

The Spaniard pulls down Ramsey at the edge of the box. Dangerous free kick

Yellow card for both Walcott and Alaba

A tussle in the touchline earns both players a booking.

Chance for Bayern

Lewandowski on the volley 1 on 1 with Ospina but his shot goes wide

Another great chance for Arsenal

A good pass to the space from Mustafi for Walcott, put him in a similar position to his earlier goal. The ball hit the side-netting this time.

Arsenal insist

The Gunners are looking very good in these last minutescountering fast and passing the ball with conviction. Bayern defending strongly. Arsenal shouts for a penalty on Walcott.

Arsenal look for a second

Chance for Bayern!

Vidal heads and Ospina stops with his leg, though the ref had already whistled for a foul on Mustafi.

It was a great finish from Walcott, who has looked lively. He fired past Neuer at a tight angle and into the roof of the net.

Arsenal 1-0 Bayern

Walcott's screamer opens up the score sheet and draws Arsenal closer to the miracle.

GOAL!

Bayern try to recover control

Bayern try to calm down Gunners' excitement through a long spell of possession

Arsenal causing trouble for the Germans

Wenger's side seem to have livened up after their initial perplexity

Arsenal close again!

Giroud's header brushes the upright as the French international climbed over his opponent after a deflection from Alexis' cross

Arsenal try to fight back

Walcott great chance!

Bayern have taken control from the start, but a long ball looking for Walcott nearly saw them go behind. Neuer was faster that the English winger.

Alaba's follow up shot wide

Chance for Bayern

Robben cut in to his left foot in typical fashion but his shot inside the box is deflected to corner

5 minutes gone, slow start...

Banner reading: 'Without fans football is not worth it' at the Emirates

tape came from the away stands

Game is stopped because of tape on the pitch

Arsenal fans really not happy

And it's under way

Game about to begin

Emirates atmosphere of apathy, with supporters not expecting a miracle...

Both teams on the pitch

One change in Arsenal's starting XI

Welbeck gets injured in the warm-up and Giroud will take his place

10 minutes to go...

Arsenal out to perform the miracle

No team has ever overcome a four-goal deficit in the Champions League, so Arsenal will look for the miracle to restore confidence supporters' in Arsene Wenger and the team.

Arsenal fans protest against Wenger

"We want Wenger out!" and "We want our Arsenal back!" some of the chants heard in and around the stadium.

Follow live updates from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal try to overturn a 4-goal deficit against German giants Bayern.

5-1 was the score at the Allianz Arena, but Ancelotti has suffered unexpected comebacks before and is lining up his strongest available team. Will it be a magical night in North London or will it just confirm Arsenal's sticky spell?

The official line-ups:

Arsenal: Ospina; Bellerín, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Ramsey, Xhaka; Walcott, Chamberlain, Welbeck; Alexis.

Bayern Múnich: Neuer; Alaba, Martínez, Hummels, Rafinah; Alonso, Thiago, Vidal; Robben, Lewandowski, Ribéry.

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