Bayern Munich - Arsenal

Harry Kane remains the focal point for Bayern Munich as they prepare to host Arsenal at Allianz Arena on 21 October 2026 for this Champions League matchday 3 encounter. The German side enters the contest with significant momentum in the final third, highlighted by a dominant 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig in their most recent outing. While Michael Olise is sidelined through suspension and Manuel Neuer remains unavailable due to injury, the expected XI features a potent attacking setup including Luis Diaz and Ismael Saibari. Bayern will look to leverage their high-scoring form to control the tempo against their English visitors.

Arsenal arrive in high spirits, having secured a professional 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest and a convincing 3-0 victory over Lille in their previous European fixture. With Christos Tzolis missing due to injury, the visitors will rely on the creativity of Martin Oedegaard and the finishing of Viktor Gyoekeres to disrupt the hosts. The two sides have a storied history in this competition, most recently meeting in November 2025. This clash at Allianz Arena will test Arsenal's defensive resolve against a Bayern side that has been prolific in recent weeks.