Arsenal fans were left in euphoria as the Gunners delivered a commanding performance to hand European powerhouse Bayern Munich a 3-1 defeat in the UEFA Champions League. The victory not only reinforced Arsenal’s credentials as one of Europe’s elite sides but also highlighted the squad depth, tactical intelligence, and growing confidence under Mikel Arteta.
The match saw Arsenal dominate crucial phases, with Declan Rice orchestrating the midfield, Martinelli terrorizing defenders, and Timber shutting down Bayern’s wings. The Gunners’ blend of resilience, flair, and collective discipline left fans buzzing across social media, while Bayern supporters were forced to confront a humbling defeat.
Arsenal Fans Thrilled with Gunners’ Performance
Many Arsenal supporters took to X to celebrate the team’s form and squad depth. @theerrandman marveled:
Hate to say it but Arsenal might be the best team in Europe right now… The squad depth is elite, the defence is world class, Declan Rice is a machine and some of the attacking football we have seen from them today is class.
@exclusivelyunfiltered highlighted the significance of the win:
Handed European giant Bayern Munich their first loss in the UCL. Now the only remaining undefeated team in the UCL. Top of the Premier League. Arsenal Football Club: The best team in world football .
@gideonrabuts broke down the key contributors:
4 games, 4 wins, 12 points, top of the table 🔥. Martinelli scoring for fun, Rice bossing midfields, Timber shutting down wings… Bayern felt the full Arsenal treatment tonight.”
After the game, Arsenal’s official X handle confirmed in an exclusive video Declan Rice as man of the match, posting:
Fans were also thrilled to witness the attacking talents shine. @goldenthomas wrote:
Wow. Such a great game. It’s amazing that I was so irritated by them scoring 1 goal. It’s Bayern! Our defense is on another level. And now our offense is starting to click. Good times right now. Woohoo! Also so much fun to see Ødegaard, Martinelli, and Madueke play. Man. Depth. Such an odd idea. Love it!
Softfootball reports that Madueke scored his first goal for Arsenal, and he was full of joy post-match. The Gunners’ official X handle shared his reactions, with the youngster expressing pride in the goal and eagerness for the upcoming clash against Chelsea. They posted:
@jidahmed praised Arteta’s influence:
Thank you, Mikel Arteta, for building a team that’s not just resilient but dominant. The teams that once bullied us are now the ones getting hammered.”
Other fans looked forward with hope for the Premier League campaign. @taufiktm said:
Arsenal are on fire. Hopefully, they can win the league this year. Arsenal have a habit of running out of ‘gas’/passion & energy at the end of the season.
@ademola captured the excitement heading into the London derby:
This victory is going to send a clear message to the rest of Europe that we aren’t going anywhere — we are here to stay. I love this feeling going to a big game against our London rivals on Sunday. COYG!
After the game, Arsenal via its official X handle, shared the reactions of the players to the huge win as they go into the dressing room, the gunners will be hoping to keep this incredible run of form and great performances as they battle Chelsea this weekend. They posted:
Bayern Fans React to Humbling Defeat
While Arsenal supporters celebrated, Bayern fans were forced to come to terms with the defeat. @jakobtv wrote:
Now at least the people here are being brought back down to earth. That was our first defeat and the fans here are already acting like we’re fighting against relegation. Get a grip, stuff like this happens.
@tk.554 analyzed the errors:
Wipe your mouth and carry on. Way too many mistakes and it somehow lacked that bite… on the one hand, then you get a Martinelli and Ødegaard, and on our side a Jackson, Bischof, and Goretzka. With a Díaz and Davies, it all looks different in the CL round.
Bayern Munich Midfielder and one of the leaders in the dressing room Joshua kimmich after the game addressed the press as shared via the team’s official X handle after the game, speaking about what went wrong on the night and how the team plans to bounce back. Watch video below:
@tistanatistanos observed the second-half collapse:
First half ok, but what they put on the pitch in the second half is disrespectful. Luckily it’s only a game in the league phase, but Arsenal was clearly the better team in the second half and deserved to win.
Other fans were blunt. @yuu remarked:
An absolute rock-bottom performance, so no clue, you can’t sugarcoat that. Good thing it was in the league phase and you can learn from what happened. Maybe practice defending set pieces 1-2 times in training, then it’ll be fine.
@D encouraged patience but acknowledged Arsenal’s form:
Whatever, Arsenal is on such a roll and of course waiting for us at home. Shake them off and keep going. Still standing by you guys anyway. Musiala and Davies will be back soon too, that’ll give another boost. And to the success haters, just go somewhere else and stop the whining, nobody needs you.
Some fans were more critical, directly calling out tactical shortcomings. @abubakar_jakada said:
Defeat is simply unacceptable. The way the team was organized showed a complete lack of tactical preparation and motivation. At this level, that failure falls directly on Kane. The results speak for themselves; we need a managerial CF immediately.
Even @zuruwu admitted Arsenal’s quality:
Today the limits were shown. Bayern, Arsenal is currently the best European team one has to admit enviously. The bench is also just damn good, and with us, well.
After the game, Bayern Munich via its official X handle, showed the players in an exclusive video thanking the Bayern traveling fans for their incredible support during the game at the emirates stadium, Bayern will be looking to bounce back after suffering its first defeat of the season. They posted:
Arsenal will take confidence from this statement win, knowing they can compete with Europe’s elite and dominate big fixtures. Fans are now eagerly anticipating the London derby, hoping the team’s momentum continues. For Bayern, the defeat is a reminder that even the best teams can be challenged. Tactical adjustments and returning players like Musiala and Davies will be key if they hope to bounce back in the Champions League.
