5-1

Result: Ruthless Bayern thrash Arsenal in first leg
Bayern Munich all but assure their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 5-1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Reaction

Martin Keown: 'Arsene Wenger may have made his mind up on Arsenal future'
Martin Keown believes Arsene Wenger may have realised that his time at Arsenal is up following their 5-1 thrashing at Bayern Munich in the Champions League.22:49

Arsene Wenger: 'Bayern Munich are a better team than Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger admits that Bayern Munich are "a better team" than Arsenal after their 5-1 thrashing in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.22:28

Martin Keown: 'Bayern Munich thrashing is Arsene Wenger's lowest point as Arsenal boss'
Martin Keown believes that Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 first leg is Arsene Wenger's "lowest point ever".22:14
The Match
Match Report
Bayern Munich all but assure their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 5-1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bayern Munich's 5-1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League.
Team News
Granit Xhaka comes straight back into Arsenal's starting lineup for the Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich as one of two changes from last time out.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League last-16 clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
Head to Head
Nov 4, 2015 7.45pm
Group F
Bayern Munich
5-1
Arsenal
Oct 20, 2015 7.45pm
Mar 11, 2014 7.45pm
Feb 19, 2014 7.45pm
Mar 13, 2013 7.45pm
Form Guide
Build-up

David Ospina: 'Arsenal players must take responsibility'
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina acknowledges that every player must be at the top of their game if they are to overcome Bayern Munich over two legs.17:51

Michael Ballack: 'Arsenal must believe that they can beat Bayern Munich'
Michael Ballack believes that Arsenal are capable of defeating Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 tie.09:35

Mats Hummels: 'No chance of Arsenal dropping Mesut Ozil'
Mats Hummels admits to being 'surprised' by press reports that suggest Mesut Ozil may be left out of Arsenal's side for the trip to face Bayern Munich.Feb 14, 20:41

Carlo Ancelotti: 'Past record against Arsenal counts for nothing'
Carlo Ancelotti claims that Bayern Munich's record against Arsenal over the past five years will not come into consideration when preparing for their latest battle.Feb 14, 20:23

Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal face a massive challenge against Bayern Munich'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger acknowledges that his side face a "massive challenge" against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.Feb 14, 18:27

Arsene Wenger confirms David Ospina selection
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that David Ospina will start in goal for the Gunners against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Feb 14, 18:16

Arsenal striker Lucas Perez ruled out of Bayern Munich clash
Arsenal will be without Lucas Perez for their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich after the Spanish striker picked up a hamstring injury.Feb 14, 18:03

Shkodran Mustafi: 'Arsenal can beat Bayern Munich'
Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi insists that his team can overcome Bayern Munich in the last-16 stage of the Champions League.Feb 14, 15:35

Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben: 'Arsenal pose real threat in Champions League'
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben believes that Arsenal pose a big danger ahead of their last-16 Champions League tie.Feb 14, 12:39

Arsene Wenger 'to select David Ospina over Petr Cech for Bayern Munich showdown'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly opts to play David Ospina in goal over Petr Cech for this week's Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.Feb 14, 09:48

Xabi Alonso doubtful for Arsenal match after limping out of training
Xabi Alonso is crocked by teammate Javi Martinez during a training session, just two days before Bayern Munich face Arsenal in the Champions League.Feb 13, 21:43

Arturo Vidal: 'Bayern Munich will be at their best against Arsenal'
Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal claims that his side will 'show their true face' in Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Arsenal at the Allianz Arena.Feb 13, 13:35

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'Win over Bayern Munich will send out message'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists that history does not play a part when it comes to Arsenal's meeting with Bayern Munich, having lost four of the last six encounters.Feb 12, 18:20

Mohamed Elneny: 'Arsenal confident ahead of Bayern Munich clash'
Mohamed Elneny talks up the importance of Arsenal's victory over Hull City, which he says leaves the club in a confident mood ahead of the match with Bayern Munich.Feb 12, 17:35

Carlo Ancelotti unsure of Franck Ribery fitness
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti is 'unsure' whether Franck Ribery will be fit to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash next week.Feb 10, 22:28