"Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich knew that Arsenal would present a different kind of challenge in the Champions League, but even someone as prepared as the German national team captain can sometimes get shocked when an opponent just comes out buzzing like the Gunners did in the second half of their 3-1 victory. Kimmich acknowledges as much after the game."
""It definitely was a deserved defeat. We weren't brave enough, we weren't active enough, we didn't give ourselves enough options. We knew this game would be different to PSG and Chelsea, and that it would be more about fighting, long balls, set pieces. We conceded too many set pieces, so it's difficult to defend all of them," Kimmich said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). It will be back to the drawing board for the Bavarians, who will look to rebound this weekend against St. Pauli in the Bundesliga."
Bayern Munich lost 3-1 to Arsenal after failing to match the opponent's second-half intensity. The team lacked bravery, activity, and sufficient passing options and conceded too many set pieces, complicating defensive work. The match required physical play, long balls, and effective set-piece defending, areas where Bayern underperformed compared with previous ties against PSG and Chelsea. The squad will regroup and prepare to face St. Pauli in the Bundesliga. Additional Bayern and German national team coverage is available through Bavarian Podcast Works on major podcast platforms.
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