Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE! Women's Champions League result, match stream and latest updates today

Arsenal’s return to the Women’s Champions League ended in a crushing 5-2 defeat at Bayern Munich.

The Gunners took the lead through Mariona Caldentey and impressed in the first-half but were pegged back just before half-time following a looping header from Bayern captain Glodis Viggosdottir.

The hosts had their tails up after the interval and duly took the lead in the second-half through Sydney Lohmann but Arsenal hit back through Laia Codina, who headed in a Katie McCabe corner. Still, the parity was short-lived after former Chelsea forward Pernille Harder scored a 15-minute hat-trick to take the game away from the visitors, who had crumbled after their second goal.

Arsenal host Chelsea in the Women’s Super League on Saturday and are enduring a difficult start to the season. They drew 0-0 with Everton on Sunday and are under pressure to convince supporters they can challenge for the WSL title this season.

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• Arsenal's Champions League return ends in defeat after thriller

Arsenal's Champions League return ends in defeat after thriller

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Arsenal’s return to the Women’s Champions League ended in a disappointing 5-2 defeat away at Bayern Munich.

Read our full match report here!

FT: Bayern Munich 5-2 Arsenal

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Dreadful defeat piles pressure on Gunners ahead of Chelsea clash on Saturday.

Bayern Munich 5-2 Arsenal

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92 mins: As good as Bayern have been, Arsenal’s capitulation cannot be ignored.

GOAL! Bayern Munich 5-2 Arsenal

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86 mins: GOAL!

Harder has her hat-trick! Her first shot is saved but she’s there to follow up on the rebound.

Bayern Munich 4-2 Arsenal

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84 mins: Few would have seen this coming in the first half.

Arsenal have let this slip.

GOAL! Bayern Munich 4-2 Arsenal

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77 mins: GOAL!

Harder bags her brace with another fine header!

GOAL! Bayern Munich 3-2 Arsenal

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75 mins: GOAL!

Harder powers a header through a crowded penalty box following a corner from Simon.

What a game!

Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal

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69 mins: Arsenal ring the changes!

GOAL! Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal

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64 mins: GOAL!

It’s another assist from McCabe as Codina nods in her corner!

Bayern Munich 2-1 Arsenal

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61 mins: Eidevall certainly has options on the bench to turns things around. Arsenal lacking a bit of belief here.

Bayern Munich 2-1 Arsenal

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57 mins: You would not have seen this coming in the first-half.

Bayern have completely turned things around!

GOAL! Bayern Munich 2-1 Arsenal

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56 mins: GOAL!

Lohmann fires the hosts ahead after a lethal counter attack!

Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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49 mins: Harder almost punishes Arsenal again but heads just wide.

Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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47 mins: Zinsberger forced into sweeper-keeper duty after one through ball almost exposes Arsenal.

Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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Back underway!

Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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And here’s how Bayern drew level!

Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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How Arsenal took the lead

HT: Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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Arsenal were in total control until the last few minutes and will hope to regroup after a sucker punch.

Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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45 mins: Bayern needed something and their tails are up now.

Half-time may come at a good time for the Gunners.

GOAL! Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal

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42 mins: GOAL!

A bitter blow to Arsenal as Bayern score on the stroke of half-time!

Viggosdottir with a fantastic looping header after a Stanway cross!

Bayern Munich 0-1 Arsenal

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35 mins: For all of Arsenal’s relatively underwhelming performances at domestic level this season, they’ve really turned it on here.

GOAL! Bayern Munich 0-1 Arsenal

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29 mins: GOAL!

Caldentey gives Arsenal the lead with a fine first-time finish following a lovely cross from McCabe!

Bayern Munich 0-0 Arsenal

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24 mins: A wonderfully inventive back heel from Maanus frees Blackstenius, though the offside flag had been raised.

Arsenal the protagonists thus far!

Bayern Munich 0-0 Arsenal

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17 mins: Arsenal are growing in confidence.

Some brilliant footwork from Foord to drift in from the byline but she drags her shot wide.

Bayern Munich 0-0 Arsenal

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13 mins: Codina does well to get onto McCabe’s free-kick dropped into the Bayern box but cannot get enough contact on it.

Bayern Munich 0-0 Arsenal

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09 mins: Stanway and Maanum exchange shots but both collected with relative ease.

Still somewhat cagey, though the tempo has certainly improved.

Bayern Munich 0-0 Arsenal

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04 mins: Harder with a lovely touch frees her in the box but Arsenal manage to block the shot.

First real moment of quality here.

Bayern Munich 0-0 Arsenal

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03 mins: Relatively cagey opening few minutes here. Neither team are able to settle on the ball.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

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KICK-OFF!

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

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Here come the teams!

We’re minutes away from kick-off now.

Arsenal's Women's Champions League fixtures 24-25

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09 October v Bayern Munich (A)

16 October v Valerenga (H)

12 November v Juventus (A)

21 November v Juventus (H)

12 December v Valerenga (A)

18 December v Bayern Munich (H)

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

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And so begin the warm-ups!

Confirmed Bayern Munich lineup

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Here’s how the hosts line up!

Confirmed Arsenal lineup

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Arsenal XI: Zinsberger; Fox, Codina, Williamson, Mariona; Little, McCabe, Maanum, Walti, Foord, Blackstenius

Subs: Van Domselaar, Williams, Wubben-Moy, Catley, Reid, Cooney-Cross, Kuhl, Kafaji, Mead, Lia, Godfrey, Russo

Jonas Eidevall makes Arsenal priority clear ahead of Champions League return

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"For me the Champions League is very special," said the Gunners boss.

"We are in four competitions, but the Champions League and the league will always be very special to me and to the team.

"Right now we are in a situation where we need to go full-throttle in both of them."

Arsenal launch new Aries streetwear collection dedicated to 'fans around the world'

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Arsenal have launched a new limited-edition streetwear collection dedicated to their “faithful” across the world.

The Gunners announced on Thursday their new partnership with cult London-based British streetwear brand Aries, which has led to the release of a 26-piece collection including tracksuits, tees, football shirts, bomber jackets, caps, scarves, jewellery and more.

Arsenal stars Martin Odegaard, Alessia Russo, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Beth Mead all helped to launch the partnership, which Arsenal said “showcases Arsenal and Aries’ shared values of togetherness and community”, along with famous fans such as Ghetts, ShyGirl, Lava La Rue, Kaya Scodelario and Knucks.

Read the full story here!

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

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A look inside tonight’s venue!

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Women's Champions League prediction

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A draw would be a strong result for Arsenal, given their relatively indifferent form at domestic level so far this season.

Arsenal team news vs Bayern Munich

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Leah Williamson is now available again for the Gunners after a recent concussion protocol-enforced absence.

Victoria Pelova, Laura Wienroither, Amanda Ilestedt and Lina Hurtig are all injured.

How to watch Bayern Munich vs Arsenal FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream

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TV channel and live stream: Tonight’s match is being shown live in the UK on DAZN and for free on DAZN’s YouTube channel. Kick-off is at 5:45pm BST.

Live blog: You can also follow the game live this evening with Standard Sport’s dedicated blog.

Welcome

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Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.

Kick-off from the FC Bayern Campus is at 5.45pm BST.