Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg Preview
When and Where?
Bayern Munich will host Arsenal in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM CEST.
The first leg of the tie ended in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium, leaving the tie wide open heading into the second leg.
Bayern Munich will be looking to build on their strong home record in the Champions League, having won their last six matches at the Allianz Arena. Arsenal, on the other hand, will be hoping to cause an upset and reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009.
Team News
Bayern Munich will be without the suspended Alphonso Davies, while Leon Goretzka is a doubt with a calf injury. Arsenal will be without the injured Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Bayern Munich are expected to field a strong side, with Manuel Neuer in goal behind a back four of Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, Matthijs de Ligt, and Joao Cancelo. Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are likely to start in midfield, with Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, and Kingsley Coman supporting Robert Lewandowski up front.
Arsenal are likely to start with Aaron Ramsdale in goal behind a back four of Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard are likely to start in midfield, with Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli supporting Eddie Nketiah up front.
What to Expect
The second leg of the tie is expected to be a close and competitive match. Bayern Munich will be looking to take the initiative and score an early goal, while Arsenal will be looking to hit their opponents on the counter-attack.
Both teams have the quality to win the match, so it could go either way. However, Bayern Munich's home advantage and experience in the Champions League could give them the edge.
Prediction
Bayern Munich to win 2-1.
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