Bayern Munich faces Arsenal in Champions League

High-Stakes European Showdown at the Allianz Arena

Bayern Munich faces Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League on 21. 10. 2026, at 21:00 at the Allianz Arena, with the match reported by Sport.cz. The fixture brings together two heavyweights carrying contrasting forms and mounting squad challenges into a high-stakes continental showdown.

Bayern Battles Roster Absences Without Kimmich and Olise

Bayern enters the match dealing with a significant roster absence. Midfielder Joshua Kimmich will miss the encounter following the death of his father, Berthold, as reported by TN.cz. The outlet noted that the 31-year-old German international has not missed a game this season and has worn the captain’s armband in Manuel Neuer’s absence. Bayern released a statement on social media confirming Kimmich’s absence due to a family bereavement and offering condolences, according to TN.cz. Manager Vincent Kompany must do without Michael Olise, who serves a suspension following a red card for two yellow cards during Bayern's wild 3-3 draw with Viking FK.

Contrasting European Form and Domestic Momentum

The German champions sit on four points from their opening two matches, having opened with a 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt before conceding a late equalizer to Viking, according to SOURCE 4. Domestically, Kompany’s side bounced back with a 6-1 thrashing of RB Leipzig over the weekend, fueled by a hat-trick from Luis Díaz and a goal with two assists from Harry Kane, SOURCE 4 stated. Arsenal travels to Munich holding a record of six points and a 4-0 goal difference from two matches, having defeated Napoli and Lille, according to TN.cz. Mikel Arteta’s squad also secured a 1:0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on the weekend courtesy of a deflected strike by Noni Madueke.

Historical Hurdles for Arsenal in Bavaria

Historical data highlights a daunting task for the English side in Bavaria. SOURCE 4 reported that Arsenal has lost its last three visits to the Allianz Arena, with its only away win against Bayern on that ground coming in the second leg of the 2012/13 Champions League round of 16. Meanwhile, Bayern boasts an undefeated home record in group or league phase matches spanning 39 games since December 2013, according to SOURCE 4. Vincent Kompany stayed on the bench as an unused substitute for the English team during that December 2013 defeat against Manchester City.

UEFA Champions League Records and Defensive Streaks

A seven-minute flurry featuring goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka decided Arsenal’s victory against Les Dogues and extended the club’s winning run to 14 matches in the Champions League league phase, split evenly with seven at home and seven away. Meanwhile, Bayern aims to score in its 24th Champions League fixture.

Broadcast Details and Club Statements

Joshuu Kimmichovi a jeho blízkým vyjadřujeme naši nejhlubší soustrast.

Bayern Mnichov via TN.cz

Broadcast coverage for the 21:00 kickoff is scheduled on Nova Sport 3 and Oneplay, as detailed by TN.cz.