Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – Champions League quarter-final: Gunners welcome bruised Germans for huge first leg

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ARSENAL host German giants Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night.

The Gunners are in the last-8 of the iconic European competition for the first time since 2009-10, ending a run of seven straight last-16 exits.

The players of Arsenal celebrate as David Raya of Arsenal (not pictured) makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Bayern München and SS Lazio at Allianz Arena on March 05, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)

Arsenal were pushed all the way to penalties by Portuguese giants Porto in the last round but eventually booked their place in the quarter-finals thanks to David Raya‘s heroics in the shootout.

Mikel Arteta‘s side are still firmly in the race for the Premier League title after superb domestic showing this season.

The same can’t be said for Bayern Munich as they look set to miss out on the Bundesliga trophy for the first time in 12 seasons.

However, their presence in the Champions League can’t be understated, especially with England skipper Harry Kane up top for the German giants.

When is Arsenal vs Bayern Munich?

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich will take place on Tuesday, April 9.
Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
The Emirates will host.

What TV channel is Arsenal vs Bayern Munich on and can it be live streamed?

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
TNT Sports customers can live stream the match via the discovery+ app/website.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

Team news

Bukayo Saka marked his return from injury with a goal in Arsenal’s 3-0 win at Brighton on Saturday and is set to feature on Tuesday night.

Jorginho and Gabriel required treatment during the Gunners’ triumph at the Amex but both players finished the 90 minutes unscathed.

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that captain Manuel Neuer is a doubt, as well as first team regulars Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman.

Full-back Noussair Mazraoui will also potentially be unavailable, but Sacha Boey, Bouna Sarr and Tarek Bunchmann will definitely miss the trip to the Emirates.