Bayern Munich endured a difficult night at the Emirates, falling 3-1 to Arsenal in the Champions League, with Harry Kane’s performance disappointing while Lennart Karl shone for his team.
According to a report from Football.London, Bayern Munich’s players endured a rough night as they were defeated 3-1 by Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday.
The match saw Arsenal rally after Jurrien Timber’s opener was quickly cancelled out by Lennart Karl, before substitutes Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored in the second half to clinch the victory.
For former Tottenham star Harry Kane, it was a difficult trip back to the Emirates, as his team struggled to match Arsenal’s energy. Here is how the visiting players performed:
Player Ratings and Performance Analysis
Manuel Neuer — 4
The veteran goalkeeper had a visibly shaky performance all evening. His decision-making was particularly poor on Arsenal’s third goal, where he found himself stranded in “no man’s land,” summarizing what was decidedly not his best showing.
Konrad Laimer — 5
Laimer’s evening was largely defined by one disciplinary moment, as he was cautioned by the referee after committing a foul on Arsenal’s winger, Bukayo Saka.
Dayot Upamecano — 4
The centre-back endured a calamitous first half, picking up a booking and suffering the indignity of being nutmegged by Ebere Eze. His night could have worsened, as he was fortunate not to be sent off for a challenge on second-half substitute Noni Madueke.
Jonathan Tah — 6
Tah was rated as one of the stronger performers in the Bayern backline, yet even he had difficulties. He struggled to contain Arsenal’s attacking players when they launched runs into the space behind the defense.
Josip Stanisic — 6
The full-back demonstrated a physical style of play, sticking his foot in to win tackles. However, he faced a demanding contest against Arsenal’s rapid, “electric forwards,” resulting in a challenging evening overall.
Joshua Kimmich — 6
Kimmich’s influence was highlighted by his contribution to Bayern’s only goal, supplying a delightful and perfectly weighted pass that led to the finish.
Aleksandar Pavlovic — 6
The midfielder showcased a mix of determination and tenacity, displaying “grit and steel.” Despite this, the report notes he was deficient in quality at certain crucial moments throughout the match.
Lennart Karl — 7
The talented teenager put in a strong performance, scoring Bayern’s equalizer and maintaining a threatening presence all evening. The report suggests that “The future looks bright for this talented teenager.”
Michael Olise — 5
Olise was a key creative outlet, delivering a “lovely assist” for Bayern’s goal. On the flank, he also successfully “toyed with Myles Lewis-Skelly,” using his skill to dominate his defensive opponent.
Serge Gnabry — 6
Gnabry demonstrated good recovery pace and defensive awareness, doing “well to recover” after an error that nearly allowed Bukayo Saka to break free on goal.
Harry Kane — 5
Kane engaged in a tight duel with Arsenal center-back William Saliba. He managed to successfully “spun Saliba in first half” but was unable to find the net, leading to taunts from the home crowd. His performance suffered significantly from a lack of adequate service from his teammates.