Bayern Munich tasted their first defeat of the season as Arsenal won 3-1 in the Champions League. The match took place in London on Wednesday. Harry Kane had a quiet night and could not influence the game.
Arsenal started strong. They matched Bayern in the first half. Both teams fought hard in that period. The match looked even. But Arsenal grew stronger after the break. They pressed harder. They won more duels. Their fresh legs made the difference.
Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench and changed the game. Both scored in the second half. Their impact lifted Arsenal to a fifth straight win in the competition. The win also pushed them clear at the top of their group.
Arsenal played without some key players. Gabriel was out. Viktor Gyokeres was missing too. Even then, Mikel Arteta had a powerful bench with many match-winners. It showed how much deeper the squad has become.
Arteta said his team has grown since the meeting with Bayern two years ago. He said Arsenal have learned from those moments. He believes they are a better side now.
Declan Rice won the man-of-the-match award. He warned that Arsenal must stay grounded. He said the Champions League can change quickly. He reminded everyone that a strong group stage does not guarantee anything.
Kane spoke calmly after the defeat. He said Bayern would not panic. He said they will learn from the loss. He believes they may face Arsenal again later in the tournament.
