Arsenal Trail Champions League Tie with Bayern - Read the Report
Bayern Munich Take First-Leg Advantage
Arsenal Women FC fell to a 1-0 defeat against Bayern München in the first leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final tie at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. Lea Schüller's first-half goal proved to be the difference between the two sides as Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut chances.
Arsenal Wasteful in Front of Goal
Despite dominating possession for large periods of the game, Arsenal were unable to make the most of their superiority. The Gunners had 15 shots on goal but only four of them hit the target. Bayern goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs made a few key saves to keep her team in the game.
Bayern Prove a Point in the UCL
Bayern, on the other hand, were clinical in front of goal. Schüller's goal was her fifth in the UEFA Women's Champions League this season. The German forward has been in excellent form for Bayern and she will be a key threat for Arsenal in the second leg.
Arsenal Must Change Narrative in Second Leg
Arsenal will need to turn things around in the second leg at the Allianz Arena on March 29 if they want to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League. The Gunners will need to be more clinical in front of goal and they will also need to find a way to stop Schüller from scoring.
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