{"id":1348501,"date":"2024-04-15T14:28:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T13:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1348501"},"modified":"2024-04-15T14:28:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T13:28:44","slug":"arsenal-tactics-bayern-munich-champions-league-semi-finals","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/arsenal-tactics-bayern-munich-champions-league-semi-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal’s blueprint to beat Bayern Munich and reach Champions League semi-finals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal<\/a>\u2019s defeat to Aston Villa<\/a> has dampened title expectations in north London \u2014 but European glory remains a distinct possibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gunners\u2019 quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich is firmly in the balance, after last week\u2019s 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n

History suggests a tough task lies ahead, though, with Arsenal failing to beat Bayern away from home in six attempts.<\/p>\n

So, how can Mikel Arteta\u2019s side put that record to bed in Munich?<\/p>\n

Hit Bayern on the counter<\/h3>\n

Bayern rarely set up to counter-attack domestically, but wisely opted for a more cautious approach at the Emirates.<\/p>\n

However, Thomas Tuchel\u2019s team are unlikely to allow Arsenal the 59.2% possession they enjoyed last Tuesday on home soil.<\/p>\n

That could provide the Gunners with an opportunity to break at pace \u2014 utilising the speed of their attackers against Bayern\u2019s often-shaky defence.<\/p>\n

Only Tottenham (154) have registered more direct attacks than Arsenal (146) in the Premier League this season, so they are not afraid to progress the ball forward at speed when required.<\/p>\n

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