Kimmich header fires Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semi-finals
The midfielder scored the lone goal on the night to the delight of the home fans
A strong second-half showing from Bayern Munich proved the difference, with Joshua Kimmich's header enough to lead the German side past Arsenal 1-0 (3-2 on aggregate) and into the Champions League semi-finals.
The tie hung in the balance after a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates last week. The return leg failed to create the same kind of fireworks though, with the English giants never really looking like scoring on what was a disappointing night for Mikel Arteta's men
Both teams looked sharp out the gate. First, Harry Kane spun at the edge of the box before firing an effort just wide of the mark. Arsenal responded soon after though, with Gabriel Martinelli bending a shot that only just headed wide from distance.
From there the two teams enjoyed spells of possession, though neither could fashion much in terms of clear chances. Arsenal came closest whenMartin Odegaard's drilled pass found Martinelli, though he sent his shot straight at a waitingManuel Neuer.
The nervy feel to the match only grew when Bayern tried to take a throw in while the whole Arsenal team were getting instructions from Arteta during a stoppage in play, with neither side particularly happy with the other.
There was little else to report on in the rest of the half, with the tie still in the balance after 45 minutes as the two teams took few risks.
Bayern wasted no time in turning up the temperature after the restart. In what was their first venture forward,Leon Goretzka's header came back off the bar while Raphael Guerreiro's rebound was scrambled away by David Raya, with a little help from the post.
The German side came close again, this time on a counter. Jamal Musiala started
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