In today’s highly anticipated Champions League match between Arsenal and reigning European champion Bayern, Olivier Giroud finds himself on the bench amidst the recent controversy surrounding his personal life. Despite his alleged involvement with an escort girl, Giroud maintains his innocence and has publicly apologized for any misunderstandings.
Arsène Wenger had previously stated that the matter would be handled internally by the club.
Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Flamini, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Cazorla, Ozil, Sanogo Substitutes: Fabianski, Monreal, Jenkinson, Rosicky, Gnabry, Podolski, Giroud
Bayern Munich: Neuer, Lahm, Dante, Boateng, Alaba, Martinez, Robben, Kroos, Thiago, Götze, Mandzukic Substitutes: Starke, van Buyten, Rafinha, Pizarro, Müller, Contento, Schweinsteiger
