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UEFA Champions League 2023/24: Arsenal welcome Bayern Munich to the Emirates

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Arsenal host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday night, in what promises to be a fascinating clash between two of Europe’s top teams.

The Gunners come into the match in fine form, having won their last five matches in all competitions. They will be looking to build on that momentum and take a first-leg advantage back to Munich next week.

Bayern, meanwhile, are also in good form, having won their last three matches. They will be looking to continue that run and put one foot in the semi-finals.

The match is evenly poised, and either team could progress to the next round. Arsenal will be looking to use their home advantage to their advantage, while Bayern will be confident in their ability to get a result away from home.

Live updates

Kick-off: 21:00 BST

Team news:

• Arsenal: Leno; Bellerin, Sokratis, Luiz, Tierney; Xhaka, Guendouzi; Pepe, Ozil, Aubameyang; Lacazette
• Bayern Munich: Neuer; Pavard, Boateng, Alaba, Hernandez; Kimmich, Thiago; Gnabry, Muller, Coman; Lewandowski

Updates:

• 1' Arsenal get the match underway.
• 5' Bayern have the first chance of the match, but Lewandowski's shot is saved by Leno.
• 10' Arsenal are starting to get into the game now, and they are creating some good chances.
• 15' Pepe has a great chance to give Arsenal the lead, but he fires his shot wide.
• 20' Bayern are still looking dangerous on the counter-attack, and they are starting to put some pressure on the Arsenal defence.
• 25' Lewandowski has another chance to score, but he heads wide.
• 30' The match is evenly poised at the moment, with both teams having chances to score.
• 35' Arsenal are starting to take control of the match, and they are creating some good chances.
• 40' Aubameyang has a great chance to give Arsenal the lead, but he fires his shot over the bar.
• 45' The first half ends with the match still goalless.

Second half:

• 46' Bayern get the second half underway.
• 50' Bayern are starting to dominate the match, and they are creating some good chances.
• 55' Lewandowski has another chance to score, but he fires his shot wide.
• 60' Arsenal are starting to get back into the match, and they are creating some good chances.
• 65' Pepe has a great chance to give Arsenal the lead, but he fires his shot wide.
• 70' Bayern are still looking dangerous on the counter-attack, and they are starting to put some pressure on the Arsenal defence.
• 75' Lewandowski has another chance to score, but he heads wide.
• 80' The match is evenly poised at the moment, with both teams having chances to score.
• 85' Arsenal are starting to take control of the match, and they are creating some good chances.
• 90' Aubameyang has a great chance to give Arsenal the lead, but he fires his shot over the bar.
• 90+3' The match ends with the match still goalless.

Full-time: Arsenal 0-0 Bayern Munich