As UEFA Champions League action heats up, Arsenal prepares to face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on October 21 at 3 p.m. ET. This matchup follows a thrilling Tuesday filled with 40 goals across nine games, including Liverpool and Manchester City securing big wins.

Last year's encounter saw Arsenal impressively hold their ground against Bayern, even amidst a significant injury crisis. Missing key players such as Gabriel and Leandro Trossard, Arsenal not only competed but also capitalized on their bench strength, with substitutes like Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Martinelli making crucial contributions. Notably, Arsenal's substitutes have scored 28 goals across all competitions this season, showcasing their depth.

In contrast, Bayern's squad depth is under scrutiny, particularly with Michael Olise suspended and Jamal Musiala injured. This leaves them reliant on younger players like Ismael Saibari and Lennart Karl, while Arsenal can call upon experienced options like Bruno Guimaraes and Ben White. The match promises to be tightly contested for the first 60-70 minutes, but Arsenal's depth could be the deciding factor.

In other highlights, Yan Diomande of Real Madrid faces his former club RB Leipzig, while Nicolo Tresoldi, the standout striker from Club Brugge, attracts interest from top clubs after a hat trick against Inter.

Fans can catch the action live on Paramount+, as both Arsenal and Brugge look to solidify their standings in the prestigious tournament.