Arsenal secured a powerful 3-1 victory against Bayern Munich at the Emirates, maintaining their faultless record in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
The win highlighted both the quality of the starting XI and the crucial impact of the bench, with substitutes playing a decisive role in overcoming the German champions.
The following is a detailed assessment of the individual performances of the Arsenal squad.
Player Performance Ratings
Goalkeeper
David Raya – 7
The goalkeeper could do nothing to prevent the Bayern goal but otherwise demonstrated great assurance throughout the match.
His sharp distribution proved essential, often initiating Arsenal’s forward movements and serving as the foundation for offensive plays.
Defence
William Saliba – 7
The centre-back delivered a solid performance, recovering well after a momentary lapse of concentration that could have contributed to the opposition’s equaliser.
Following that point, his display was essentially faultless, showcasing his typical defensive composure.
Cristhian Mosquera – 7
Slotting into the defensive unit without issue, Mosquera delivered another credible showing in what is still the nascent stage of his senior career with the Gunners.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7
He was momentarily outmanoeuvred by Serge Gnabry during the build-up to the first-half equaliser but otherwise appeared comfortable against Bayern’s dangerous wide players before being substituted in the second half.
Jurrien Timber – 8
The Dutchman produced an energetic and tenacious performance, reminding spectators of his attacking prowess by netting the opening goal with a powerful header from a corner.
Midfield and Attack
Martin Zubimendi – 8
The Spanish midfielder controlled the rhythm and tempo of the game seemingly without effort, effectively dictating Arsenal’s play from the engine room.
Declan Rice – 9
Named the standout player, Rice delivered a monumental performance at the heart of the midfield, further strengthening his claim as one of the elite central players in European football.
Eberechi Eze – 7
Although he squandered a significant opportunity to double the lead—a miss that proved costly as Bayern swiftly equalised—Eze was a consistently lively presence and earned a vital assist on the third, decisive goal.
Bukayo Saka – 7
While this was not considered his most influential outing for the club, Saka consistently posed a danger to the opposition defence.
He delivered the precise corner kick that led to the first goal but was unable to convert a chance to score himself in the second half before being replaced.
Leandro Trossard – 6
The forward struggled to impose himself on the match during the opening stages and was unfortunately forced off early after sustaining an injury.
Mikel Merino – 6
In an unfamiliar role operating as a makeshift striker, Merino acquitted himself reasonably, frequently disrupting the Bayern defence and making himself a nuisance.
Substitutes
Noni Madueke – 7
Making a high-impact entrance, Madueke created numerous problems for the Bayern defence and deservedly scored the goal that restored Arsenal’s lead.
He appears increasingly settled within the team despite his recent absence.
Riccardo Calafiori – 7
Calafiori made an immediate and crucial contribution, providing the assist for Madueke’s goal shortly after replacing Lewis-Skelly.
Gabriel Martinelli – 7
Coming off the bench, Martinelli showcased his predatory instinct by capitalising on Manuel Neuer’s error to slot home the third goal, adding another strike to his Champions League tally.
Martin Odegaard – 6
A late introduction, his contribution was minimal but sufficient to help see out the victory.
Ben White – 6
Similar to Odegaard, White was brought on late and contributed to maintaining the structure for the final minutes.