"Bayern Munich will lock horns with Arsenal on Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium in what promises to be the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League's most well matched encounter yet. The Munich and London based sides are widely considered Champions League favorites - especially Bayern after their 2-1 victory over Paris Saint Germain. But the real question is this: What happens when Europe's best attack meets Europe's best defense? Well, the answer will become clear after Bayern's free flowing attack meets Arsenal's structurally sound defense."
"A quick note on selection rules: The chosen formation will be a 4-3-3 and no injured or suspended players are allowed to be chosen. Full respect to Manuel Neuer, who in my opinion is the greatest goalkeeper of all time, but Arsenal's backline isn't the only reason they have the best defensive record in Europe's top five leagues. A large part of 'The Gunner's' defensive solidity has been their cornerstone on the very last line, David Raya. Ever since his arrival from Brentford, Raya has helped his side achieve new heights by offering cat-like reflexes, a commanding presence in the box and elite level distribution. Raya has staked his claim as one of the world's most complete goalkeepers, pipping Neuer in almost every metric bar passing."
Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet at the Emirates in a 2025/26 UEFA Champions League clash between two leading sides, with Bayern buoyed by a recent 2-1 win over Paris Saint Germain. The tactical focal point is Bayern's free-flowing attack against Arsenal's structurally sound defensive setup. A combined XI will be selected in a 4-3-3 formation with no injured or suspended players eligible. David Raya is chosen in goal for cat-like reflexes, command of the box and elite distribution, outperforming Manuel Neuer in most metrics except passing. The promising Dutch defender Timber recovered from an ACL injury and justified a €45m transfer.
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