Two teams focused on winning the UEFA Champions League meet in a league phase match Wednesday, Oct. 21, with Arsenal visiting Bayern Munich.
The Gunners enjoyed last season, winning the Premier League but falling just short of the double with the UFEA Champions League as Paris Saint-Germain beat them in the final. Mikel Arteta's men have started this season well, winning their first two Champions League contests and falling just once in league play.
Bayern also started domestic play well, undefeated through six contests, but struggled in a trip to Norway in Champions League action, drawing 3-3 with Viking. A 6-1 win over RB Leipzig over the weekend with Luis Diaz, Michael Olise and Harry Kane among the goals will be a reminder to Arsenal, however,
that the team is full of talent. One of those players is missing for Bayern against the London side.
Who will come out on top? USA TODAY Sports has your LIVE updates right here of the marquee matchup:
Why isn't Michael Olise in the Bayern lineup vs. Arsenal?
02:11 PM ET, October 21 2026, Jon ArnoldDespite being one of the most in-form players for Bayern, the France international isn't in the squad tonight.
It's because he is suspended for this match after being sent off in Bayern's last UEFA Champions League matchup against Viking.
Bayern Munich starting lineup vs. Arsenal
02:04 PM ET, October 21 2026, Jon ArnoldNeuer is fit to go in goal after a knock, while Alphonso Davies is in the starting lineup with what looks like a more advanced role for the Canada international than usual.
Arsenal starting lineup vs. Bayern Munich
01:58 PM ET, October 21 2026, Jon ArnoldJust two changes for Arteta from Arsenal's last match, with Noni Madueke coming into the XI after scoring the winner against Nottingham Forest.
Full lineup news here.
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