Arsenal vs Bayern

Champions League

Familiar foes in the Champions League, Arsenal and Bayern Munich, are set to clash in the quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Arsenal overcame their knockout stage jinx by narrowly defeating Porto on penalties, while Thomas Tuchel's Bayern progressed with a second-leg comeback against Lazio, albeit without their fans due to a previous incident. Arsenal's last-16 curse haunted them until they replicated their 2009-10 success, clinching victory over Porto.

The Gunners now face Bayern, who have been their nemesis in recent encounters. Despite their recent struggles in the Champions League quarter-finals, Arsenal's form at home has been formidable, especially after a convincing Premier League win against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Bayern, on the other hand, suffered a disappointing loss in the Bundesliga, potentially conceding their title hopes. They too had to fight hard in the last 16, but their recent defensive woes may pose a challenge against Arsenal.

Both teams have key players facing suspension risks, but Arsenal seems confident with Saka's fitness, while Bayern can rely on Kane's scoring prowess. Expected lineups suggest a thrilling encounter awaits between these European giants.