FC Bayern München beat Arsenal 5-2 at home in the 2024/25 UEFA Women’s Champions League. It was Bayern’s eighth win this season, keeping their unbeaten record intact.
Bayern München vs Arsenal: Match details
Mariona Caldentey was the first to break through in the 30th minute to help Arsenal take the lead. But just 13 minutes later, Bayern captain Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir then equalized with a point to start his side’s fightback. Sydney Lohmann then scored again just before half-time to help Bayern take a 2-1 lead at the end of the first half.
Bayern’s lead didn’t last long as Arsenal clung to the lead. Codina Panedas broke through again in the second half to level the scores at 2-2, 65 minutes into the game—another draw. At the time, fans from both sides were sweating nervously. It seemed like the game was going to end in a draw.
However, anything can happen in the final moments. Pernille Harder scored a hat-trick of three goals in the last 17 minutes to seal the Bayern München vs Arsenal 5-2 win.
Key Player in Bayern München vs Arsenal
There is no doubt that Pernille Harder was the key player of the match Bayern München vs Arsenal. Her hat-trick gave Bayern Munich, who were locked in a stalemate with Arsenal, a direct victory. But other players also had something to shout about.
Barcelona’s Laia Aleixandri made two successful goal-line clearances to help her team avoid conceding. And then there was Bayern’s goalkeeper who managed to make saves against shots from Caroline Graham Hansen and Aitana Bonmati to preserve the score.
Summary
FC Bayern Frauen showed a strong offence and solid defence in the match Bayern München vs Arsenal. The team not only maintained their winning record, but also proved their ability to compete with the top teams in Europe by playing well in key moments.
