We have no choice – we have to attack and to try to score goals," said Arsène Wenger as Arsenal attempt to overturn a 5-1 deficit against Bayern and avoid a seventh straight last-16 exit.
: Ospina; Cech, Bellerín, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin, Xhaka; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Iwobi, Walcott; Sánchez, Welbeck, Perez, Gibbs, Ramsey.
Out: Özil (illness), Elneny (ankle), Cazorla (ankle), Mertesacker (knee).
: Ulreich; Rafinha, Martínez, Alaba, Bernat; Kimmich, Thiago, Müller; Costa, Robben; Lewandowski.
Out: Lahm (suspended), Boateng (selection reasons)
Doubtful: Neuer (calf)
Misses next match if booked: Boateng
Javi Martínez scored his first goal since November 2015 as Bundesliga leaders Bayern extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 16 matches.
(Javi Martínez 25, Bernat 48, Ribéry 90)
Possible teams
: Ospina; Cech, Bellerín, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin, Xhaka; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Iwobi, Walcott; Sánchez, Welbeck, Perez, Gibbs, Ramsey.
Out: Özil (illness), Elneny (ankle), Cazorla (ankle), Mertesacker (knee).
: Ulreich; Rafinha, Martínez, Alaba, Bernat; Kimmich, Thiago, Müller; Costa, Robben; Lewandowski.
Out: Lahm (suspended), Boateng (selection reasons)
Doubtful: Neuer (calf)
Misses next match if booked: Boateng
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Arsène Wenger, Arsenal manager
The only advantage of our situation is that we have no choice. We have to attack and to try to score goals. We've played four times against Bayern, who are always the best or second-best team in Europe, so that makes it very difficult. We want to give ourselves a chance by attacking. But no matter what happens, our pride is at stake and we have to give our best for 90 minutes.
The only advantage of our situation is that we have no choice. We have to attack and to try to score goals. We've played four times against Bayern, who are always the best or second-best team in Europe, so that makes it very difficult. We want to give ourselves a chance by attacking. But no matter what happens, our pride is at stake and we have to give our best for 90 minutes.
Carlo Ancelotti, Bayern coach
We have an advantage. The players are focused. They know that the beginning of the game will be tough, but we don't need to think too hard. We just need to think about what we're doing on the pitch. The physical aspect is really good at the moment. There's real energy in the team and the attitude and professionalism of the players is good. We know also that we want to play a good game, and use our style, our identity, our quality to win.
We have an advantage. The players are focused. They know that the beginning of the game will be tough, but we don't need to think too hard. We just need to think about what we're doing on the pitch. The physical aspect is really good at the moment. There's real energy in the team and the attitude and professionalism of the players is good. We know also that we want to play a good game, and use our style, our identity, our quality to win.
Weekend results
(Firmino 9, Mané 40, Wijnaldum 90+1; Welbeck 57)
Danny Welbeck's first Premier League goal of the season offered a route back into the game for Arsenal, but the Gunners ultimately suffered a fourth defeat in their last six fixtures in all competitions.
(Firmino 9, Mané 40, Wijnaldum 90+1; Welbeck 57)
Danny Welbeck's first Premier League goal of the season offered a route back into the game for Arsenal, but the Gunners ultimately suffered a fourth defeat in their last six fixtures in all competitions.
Javi Martínez scored his first goal since November 2015 as Bundesliga leaders Bayern extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 16 matches.
Did you know?
Bayern have won only three of their last 13 UEFA Champions League away games, losing seven.
Bayern have won only three of their last 13 UEFA Champions League away games, losing seven.
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