The UEFA Champions League league phase just keeps stacking up the drama, with Matchday 3 already delivering a 4-2 thrashing by PSG over Barcelona in Paris on Tuesday. That was a battle of two of the best attacks in Europe, and PSG absolutely poured it on late. But hold up, because Wednesday’s headliner is probably even bigger, with Arsenal hitting the road to face Bayern Munich. The Gunners are coming in perfect, completely flawless so far, while Bayern is still totally annoyed about dropping points last time out in Norway against Viking. The Allianz Arena under the lights is where we find out if Arsenal is the real deal this year.
Bayern vs. Arsenal: The Ultimate Test for the Gunners
This is it. This is the moment Arsenal looks to get back to the Champions League final. They’ve been perfect so far, but playing Bayern at the Allianz? That’s a whole different beast. Our experts are pretty split on this one, too. James Benge, Francesco Porzio, Pardeep Cattry, Chuck Booth, and Roger Gonzalez all weighed in, and the predictions for Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal are wild: a 0-0 draw, two 2-2 draws, and a 1-1 draw. No one is really giving either team a clear edge, which tells you everything about the tension in this matchup. It’s going to be tight, it’s going to be brutal, and it’s going to be must-watch soccer.
Kane’s Record-Breaking Run Poses a Massive Threat
If you’re an Arsenal fan, you’ve got to be looking at Harry Kane right now and just sighing. The guy is absolutely on fire. Over the weekend, the English striker scored his 102nd goal in just 100 games in the German Bundesliga. Think about that for a second. That’s the most by any player in the league’s history after a century of appearances. He absolutely shattered Timo Konietzka’s record of 72 goals in 100 matches for Borussia Dortmund, a record that stood for more than 50 years. This dude is a scoring machine, and he’s already bagged three goals in his opening two Champions League matches. Now he’s facing his former rival club, Arsenal, at the Allianz Arena. You just know he’s going to be looking to make a statement.
Arsenal will need Riccardo Calafiori to step up big time. Our guy James Benge says Calafiori is critical to finding that balance between attacking punch and holding firm against the superstars Bayern still has. Calafiori had a game-changing cameo last season, and he’ll need to repeat that across a full 90 minutes. It’s going to take a heroic effort to keep Kane and the rest of Bayern’s attack in check.
Around the League: What Else Is Brewing?
The Champions League action doesn’t stop with the big one. Manchester United has a trickier trip than it would have a few years ago, heading to Como. And Inter, still without a single point, literally cannot afford anything but a win at home when they host Shakhtar. Every single Champions League match streams live on Paramount+, so you can catch all the replays, highlights, and studio coverage breaking down the race for the top eight. If you haven’t signed up yet, what are you even waiting for? This is the good stuff, folks. This Wednesday, all eyes are on the Allianz Arena. Can Arsenal prove they’re the real deal this year and make a serious run for the final? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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