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ARSENAL STATEMENT: BAYERN MUNICH'S PERFECT SEASON SHATTERED
Arsenal hand Bayern Munich their first defeat of the season in a commanding 3-1 UCL win. Read the match report and analysis.
Bayern Munich's winning streak ended Wednesday as Arsenal secured a solid 3-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium, pushing Bayern to third place in their Champions League group.
Kompany made expected changes to the lineup that beat Freiburg 6-2. Joshua Kimmich and Serge Gnabry were back after recovering from minor injuries, and Lennart Karl stayed in the attack, ahead of Nicolas Jackson.
Bayern began strongly, keeping the ball and pushing Arsenal back. Even so, they didn't create many chances. Arsenal defended well, not allowing any openings. Bayern kept possession but didn't threaten much.
Arsenal struck first after absorbing Bayern’s early pressure. In the 22nd minute, Jurrien Timber headed in Bukayo Saka's cross from a corner.
Arsenal improved after the goal, winning the ball higher up the pitch. Eberechi Eze nearly made it 2-0 in the 31st minute, but his shot went just wide after a good play with Mikel Merino.
Bayern responded when Joshua Kimmich sent a long ball to Serge Gnabry on the right. Gnabry passed to Lennart Karl, who scored to tie the game. The first half ended with chances for both teams, but Arsenal seemed more likely to score next.
Arsenal upped their game and controlled the second half. Bayern seemed tired when pressing Arsenal. The home side had more opportunities, but Bayern tried to hold on.
Arsenal’s persistence paid off in the 69th minute. Eze and Ricardo Calafiori linked up on the left, and Calafiori crossed for Noni Madueke, who scored with his left foot.
Manuel Neuer made saves to prevent Arsenal from extending their lead, but couldn't stop Madueke's goal. Neuer then made a mistake that sealed the game. In the 77th minute, Eze found Gabriel Martinelli on the left. Neuer rushed out to clear the ball, but Martinelli beat him to it and scored into the empty net.
Arsenal controlled the rest of the game, keeping their perfect Champions League record. Bayern struggled, managing only eight shots, with two on target, while Arsenal had 13 shots, eight on target, and created seven good chances compared to Bayern's one.
This loss ends Bayern's winning run, but the game against Arsenal should give them something to learn from. They can still qualify for the round of 16 by winning their next three Champions League games.
YOUNGEST RECORD-BREAKER: MEET LENNART KARL, THE 17-YEAR-OLD TAKING THE BUNDESLIGA BY STORM
Vincent Kompany backs Lennart Karl after Real Madrid comments. Get the latest on Neuer’s return and Bayern’s injury-hit squad.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany brushed off Lennart Karl’s recent comment about Real Madrid being his “dream club,” calling it a simple mistake.
Karl, who just made his debut for Bayern in August, is only 17, but he’s already bagged goals in both the Champions League and the Bundesliga—making him the club’s youngest scorer in both competitions. Still, he stirred things up last weekend when he told fans he saw himself moving on one day.
“FC Bayern is a huge club. Playing here is a dream. But at some point, I definitely want to go to Real Madrid,” Karl said. “That’s my dream club, but let’s keep that between us.”
Kompany, speaking before Sunday’s match against Wolfsburg, wasn’t too fazed. He called Karl’s words a “communicative error” and said, “I try to keep some distance from this stuff. Everyone has to weather a storm here and there. What matters is the bigger picture.”
He went on, “Lennart works hard every day, not just in games but in training and meetings too. Maybe he slipped up with what he said, but his focus is in the right place, and he’s had a good week.”
Kompany praised Karl’s attitude: “He’s earned his minutes—his quality is obvious, and he’s doing a lot right. He spoke with Christoph Freund and Max Eberl and apologised, which I appreciate. I’ve tried to be the one person not talking to him about it! If he ever stops giving 100%, then he’ll have a problem with me, but so far he’s trained and played really well.”
Bayern will be missing Sacha Boey, Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Joshua Kimmich against Wolfsburg due to injuries, but Manuel Neuer returns from a hamstring issue. Neuer’s contract runs out at the end of the season, and Bayern won’t make any decisions about his future until March, when he’ll turn 40.
“Manu is fit and will start in goal,” Kompany said. “He’s achieved so much here—it’s amazing, honestly. He’s almost 40 and still playing at the very top. We’ll sit down and figure things out together.”
Bayern head into the Christmas break sitting comfortably at the top of the Bundesliga, eight points clear, while Wolfsburg are stuck down in 14th.
Kompany isn’t taking anything for granted, though. “Wolfsburg’s strengths are obvious—they’re dangerous going forward and always a threat. They’ve scored plenty lately. It’s not a game we can take lightly.”
TRANSFER BLOW: DAYOT UPAMECANO REJECTS LIVERPOOL FOR MASSIVE BAYERN SALARY AS RED'S OPTIONS SHRINK
Liverpool’s defensive hunt hits a wall as Dayot Upamecano agrees a new Bayern deal. With Konate leaving, Guehi remains a top target.
Liverpool is on the hunt for new defenders as it plans for the next few seasons, but things aren’t exactly falling its way. Dayot Upamecano, one of their main targets, seems to be slipping through their fingers. He’s just accepted a new salary offer from Bayern Munich. Most of the contract details are already sorted out between Upamecano and the Bundesliga side.
Upamecano’s not the only big-name centre-back in Europe whose contract is winding down, but he’s the one everyone’s watching right now. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate looks set to leave Liverpool this summer when his deal ends. The Reds have got their eyes on Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace too, but they’re not the only ones—several top clubs are interested as his contract at Selhurst Park ticks away.
A few weeks back, there were reports from Germany that Upamecano’s agents actually offered him to Liverpool. Real Madrid and PSG have also been in the conversation, but now it’s Bayern who’ve made the strongest move. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano says Bayern put the best wage package on the table, and Upamecano’s side said yes to the salary, bonuses, and length of the deal. The last detail they’re hammering out is the release clause.
Here’s the sticking point: Bayern don’t want any release clause that kicks in before 2027 or 2028. They aren’t interested in giving Upamecano a quick exit. It’s up to Upamecano now to decide if he’s okay with that, but honestly, Bayern are offering him just about everything else.
So, what does this all mean for Liverpool? Well, their chances of landing Upamecano on a free this summer are pretty much gone. Technically, he can still talk to clubs outside Germany about a pre-contract, but with how far along he is with Bayern, that’s looking like a long shot. With Konate’s future uncertain and Virgil van Dijk’s contract up in 2027, Liverpool really needs to start thinking about their next move in defence. The options are getting slimmer.
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