WCL: Arsenal Beat Bayern Munich 3-2 To Clinch Top Spot In Group C

Arsenal edged out Bayern Munich 3-2 at Meadow Park to take the top spot in Group C. The match saw a dramatic turnover, as Munich initially led 2-1 after goals from Glodis Vigosdottis (own goal) and Maddalena Eriksson. However, Alessia Russo quickly equalized for the Gunners and then in the 85th minute, Caldentey's penalty awarded for a handball by Tuva Hansen sealed the win. With both teams already through to the knockout stages, Arsenal's victory earned them automatic seeding in the quarter-finals.

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Updated on: 19 December 2024 1:10 pm

UEFA Women's Champions League soccer Arsenal Women vs FC Bayern Women football photos: Steph Catley

Women's Champions League: Arsenal's Steph Catley, centre left, shakes hands with Bayern Munich's Lea Schuller | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Arsenal's Steph Catley, centre left, shakes hands with Bayern Munich's Lea Schuller after the end of the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London. Arsenal on the match 3-2.

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UEFA Womens Champions League soccer Arsenal Women vs FC Bayern Women photos: Mariona Caldentey

Women's Champions League: Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey is hugged by Leah Williamson after the end of the match | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, left is hugged by teammate Arsenal's Leah Williamson after the end of the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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Women's Champions League: Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, (8), celebrates after scoring her sides third goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, (8), celebrates after scoring her sides third goal of the game during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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UEFA Womens Champions League soccer Arsenal Women vs FC Bayern Women photos: Georgia Stanway

Women's Champions League: Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, left, tackles Bayern Munich's Georgia Stanway | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, left, tackles Bayern Munich's Georgia Stanway during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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UEFA Womens Champions League soccer Arsenal Women vs FC Bayern Women photos: Magdalena Eriksson

Women's Champions League: Bayern Munich's Magdalena Eriksson celebrates after scoring her sides second goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Bayern Munich's Magdalena Eriksson, right celebrates after scoring her sides second goal during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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Women's Champions League: Bayern Munich's Magdalena Eriksson shoots and scores her sides second goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Bayern Munich's Magdalena Eriksson shoots and scores her sides second goal during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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UEFA Womens Champions League soccer Arsenal Women vs FC Bayern Women photos: Stina Blackstenius

Women's Champions League: Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius, right vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's Glodis Perla Viggosdottir | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius, right vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's Glodis Perla Viggosdottir during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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Women's Champions League: Magdalena Eriksson celebrates after scoring her sides first goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Bayern Munich's Magdalena Eriksson, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her sides first goal during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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UEFA Womens Champions League soccer Arsenal Women vs FC Bayern Women: Glodis Perla Viggosdottir

Women's Champions League: Bayern Munich's Glodis Perla Viggosdottir, No 4 at centre, scores an own goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Bayern Munich's Glodis Perla Viggosdottir, No 4 at centre, scores an own goal during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.

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UEFA Womens Champions League soccer Arsenal Women vs FC Bayern Women photos: Katie McCabe

Women's Champions League: Arsenal's Katie McCabe, right vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's Linda Dallmann | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Arsenal's Katie McCabe, right vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's Linda Dallmann during the women's Champions League Group C match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Medow park stadium in London.