"Bayern head coach José Barcala promised a different approach against Arsenal and for 45 minutes, it looked like the wrong one. Too timid by half, too stubborn by miles. The Gunners enjoyed the time and space to construct their attacks while Bayern made a calamitous mess of things at the back over and over. It wasn't that Arsenal were consistently aggressive, either, but Bayern were so ponderous in building up and inviting of challenges that the defenders routinely played themselves into trouble."
"The first half result was positive but not totally dominant; Arsenal was unlucky not to be further ahead but the fact remained that the lead was only 2-0. Bayern, meanwhile, came out hair on fire, barreling in on every challenge and making their presence felt on every inch of the pitch. By the time the first goal happened, it was coming."
Bayern Munich overturned a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Arsenal 3-2 at the Allianz Arena in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Bayern were sluggish and error-prone in the first half, giving Arsenal time and space and allowing two early goals. Manager José Barcala made halftime adjustments and introduced early second-half substitutes who scored, sparking a ferocious comeback. Arsenal struggled to close out the game despite a positive first-half performance and a lead that felt precarious. Bayern's second-half intensity, relentless challenges, and growing momentum produced three goals and ultimately a dramatic victory.
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