Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich attack as Noni Madueke starts for Arsenal in Champions League

Harry Kane will lead the Bayern Munich attack against Arsenal, while Noni Madueke has been named in the Gunners’ starting line-up for their Champions League meeting at the Allianz Arena.

The German side host Arsenal at 22:00, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in the league phase.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has left Joshua Kimmich out of the squad for the match following the death of his father.

Manuel Neuer starts in goal for Bayern, with Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae and Tom Bischof forming the back four.

Konrad Laimer and Aleksandar Pavlovic are selected in midfield, while Alphonso Davies, Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry operate in the attacking midfield positions. Kane is the hosts’ lone forward.

Bayern Munich’s starting line-up is:

Manuel Neuer; Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Tom Bischof; Konrad Laimer, Aleksandar Pavlovic; Alphonso Davies, Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry; Harry Kane.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has chosen Madueke to start after the winger scored the winning goal against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League earlier this week.

David Raya is Arsenal’s goalkeeper, behind a defence of Riccardo Calafiori, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber.

Bruno Guimaraes and Declan Rice are paired in midfield, with Madueke, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka supporting Kai Havertz in attack.

Arsenal’s starting line-up is:

David Raya; Riccardo Calafiori, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber; Bruno Guimaraes, Declan Rice; Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka; Kai Havertz.

Arsenal are ninth in the league-phase table with six points from two victories. Bayern Munich are 13th on four points, having recorded one win and one draw.