Bayern Munich played out a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in their Champions League group stage match at the Allianz Arena. The result maintains Bayern's unbeaten home record against the Gunners in seven European meetings, while Arsenal extended their run to 14 consecutive group stage wins. This draw on Tuesday, 21 October, extends a winless run to five competitive matches, comprising three draws and two defeats.
Manuel Neuer returned to the starting lineup after missing the previous two matches. "I hope everything is out. I am fit, I can play," the 40-year-old said regarding fluid in his foot. Joshua Kimmich was absent due to a family bereavement and Michael Olise was suspended. Tom Bischof started in place of Kimmich.
The visitors took the lead in the 25th minute through Eberechi Eze. Alphonso Davies equalised ten minutes later, assisted by Harry Kane. Kane himself converted a penalty in the 61st minute, before Declan Rice secured a point for Arsenal with a goal in the 82nd minute.
Winless Run Continues
The draw extends a concerning winless run for the German champions. Bayern have now failed to win any of their last five competitive matches (0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses). Their recent form reads DLDDL, following a 6-1 win over RB Leipzig with a 3-3 draw at Viking, a 2-2 draw at Augsburg, and now the 2-2 with Arsenal. The 6-1 victory over Leipzig on Saturday, 17 October, marked their last win, a match in which Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick and Harry Kane was also on the scoresheet. The full standings and fixtures list provide the current context.
The next chance to end this streak comes on Saturday, 25 October, with an away Bundesliga fixture against SC Freiburg. Securing three points is imperative for their domestic campaign. This season's top scorer remains Michael Olise with five goals in six appearances. The team travels to Freiburg aiming to finally secure a victory and build momentum before the next European challenge.
The original report is at Der Spiegel Fussball
Following the 2-2 draw against Arsenal on October 21st, there are new concerns about Luis Díaz. The Colombian was substituted on in the 68th minute and had to be taken off again in the 90th minute. Sporting director Max Eberl said after the match: "He already had muscular problems before the game and felt it again slightly. We didn't want to take any risk." Díaz had last scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 win against Leipzig on October 17th.
Manager Vincent Kompany has defended his controversial line-up against Arsenal. "The decisions were made to keep the team fresh," Kompany said. The 2-2 draw on Tuesday extends the current run to five winless competitive matches (0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses).
Manager Vincent Kompany addressed the squad depth on October 23. "The situation is challenging, but we work with what we have," Kompany said. The winless run now stands at five competitive games after the 2-2 draw with Arsenal. The team prepares for the away fixture in Freiburg.
Update, 24 October 2026 Following the 2-2 draw with Arsenal on 21 October, Lennart Karl is in a form crisis. The 18-year-old did not start despite several absences. Sporting director Max Eberl has expressed his views on the talent internally. The winless run now stands at five competitive games. The next chance for three points is on Saturday in Freiburg.
Update, 23 October 2026 Manager Vincent Kompany revealed details about his illness after the 2-2 draw with Arsenal. "I got a pretty hefty virus last week and, of course, I didn't listen to my body," said Kompany. The illness forced him to take two days off. He was still on the touchline. The winless run stands at five competitive games.
