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The Digest:

Defending champions Arsenal suffered a stunning collapse in the Women's Champions League, surrendering a two-goal lead to fall 3-2 against a resilient Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena. The Gunners appeared in control after first-half strikes from Emily Fox and Mariona Caldentey, but three second-half goals, including an 86th-minute winner, completed a remarkable German turnaround that leaves Arsenal's European hopes in jeopardy.

Key Points:

  • Arsenal led 2-0 at halftime through Fox (5') and Caldentey (23')
  • Bayern mounted a stunning second-half comeback with three unanswered goals
  • Teenager Alara Şehitler (67') began the revival before Pernille Harder (80') equalized
  • Glodis Viggósdóttir scored the dramatic 86th-minute winner
  • Klara Bühl provided all three assists for Bayern's comeback goals
  • Arsenal hit the woodwork and missed several chances to extend their lead
  • The defeat leaves the defending champions struggling in the group stage
In a devastating storm of second-half pressure, Arsenal learned that even the strongest leads can vanish when championship mentality falters at crucial moments. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: BBC Sport
Tags: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Women's Champions League,