Arsenal v FC Bayern in the UEFA Champions League 2016/17
Match Highlights and Lineups
Arsenal v FC Bayern: Round of 16, 2nd Leg
In the memorable 2016/17 UEFA Champions League season, Arsenal faced off against the formidable FC Bayern in the Round of 16. The first leg at the Emirates Stadium ended in a thrilling 2-0 victory for Bayern, with goals from Theo Walcott and Laurent Koscielny. However, Bayern's dominance was on full display in the second leg at the Allianz Arena, where they emerged victorious with a resounding 5-1 scoreline.
FC Bayern's dominance was evident in their goal scorers, with Robert Lewandowski netting a penalty in the 53rd minute and Arjen Robben opening the scoring in the 11th minute. Thiago Alcantara and Thomas Müller sealed the win with goals in the 56th and 63rd minutes, respectively, while Lewandowski added another in the 88th minute.
Match Stats and Analysis
The match statistics highlighted Bayern's superior attacking prowess, as they dominated possession with 63% and registered 14 shots on target compared to Arsenal's 4. Bayern's defense also stood strong, limiting Arsenal to just 30% possession and restricting their shots to 8, of which only 2 were on target.
The result marked Arsenal's seventh consecutive defeat in the Champions League Round of 16, a testament to the difficulty they have faced in progressing beyond this stage of the competition.
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