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Arsenal manager makes striking confession ahead of Munich match

Mikel Arteta has revealed how last season’s Champions League final still affects him as Arsenal prepare for another major European test in Munich.

By Lee Hurley · Daily Cannon

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Mikel Arteta admitted he is still not over Arsenal's recent Champions League final defeat ahead of facing Bayern Munich.
Arteta stated that the lingering pain from the penalty shootout loss continues to motivate his squad.
Bayern Munich will be without suspended Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, with Jamal Musiala injured.

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Mikel Arteta has admitted that he has still not gotten over Arsenal's Champions League final defeat ahead of their match against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The manager revealed that the lingering pain from narrowly missing out on the European trophy on penalties serves as strong motivation for the squad this season.

Bayern Munich enter the fixture after a 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig, while Arsenal recently secured a narrow win against Nottingham Forest courtesy of a late Noni Madueke goal. Bayern will be without Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, while Jamal Musiala is injured and Manuel Neuer remains doubtful.

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