Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal – Real Madrid 3-1 Napoli: Champions League last 16 - as it happened
Arsene Wenger's side humiliated at the Allianz Arena.
- Arsenal humiliated by Bayern Munich in first leg.
- Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski, Thiago Alcantara (x2) and Thomas Muller do the damage.
- Alexis Sanchez had drawn Arsenal level in the first half.
- Gunners lose defender Laurent Koscielny to injury.
- Real Madrid come from behind to beat Napoli.
- Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Casemiro scores.
- Lorenzo Insigne put Italians into an early lead.
Champions League last 16 fixtures [kick-off 7:45pm]
Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal
Real Madrid 3-1 Napoli
Well what a stunning evening of Champions League football. The knives are out for Arsene Wenger and Arsenal after they are embarrassed by Bayern Munich, while Real Madrid overcome Napoli after going behind.
That brings an end to our live coverage, but we'll have all the reaction from both games over the next 24 hours. The fall out from the events at the Allianz Arena is sure to reverberate around football. Until next time, goodbye.
Half time: Real Madrid 1-1 Napoli
Also half time at the Bernabeu where Real Madrid have dominated but Napoli will be the happier. Lorenzo Insigne netted the goal of the night to put the Italians ahead, before Karim Benzema's headed equaliser. The hosts should be out in front by now, but Pepe Reina has been in inspired form on his return to Spain.
Half time: Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal
This is turning into a classic Arsene Wenger performance from Arsenal. So much criticism in recent weeks, but they remind everyone of their ability just at the right time. The Gunners have held their own, had the better of the chances and are deservedly level. Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring, after Arjen Robben's early stunner. Just what the doctor ordered.
GOAL! Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal (Alexis Sanchez)
A lifeline for Arsenal in the tie. Robert Lewandowski takes a swing at the ball and only connects with Laurent Koscielny. Referee Mazic has no choice but to point to the spot. Neuer saves the spot kick but Sanchez shows brilliant composure, taking the bouncing ball down and volleying into the net.
More success for Sanchez now though, has he scampers away down the right and away from Mats Hummels, who has no choice but to bring the Chilean down just outside the penalty area. Sanchez wanted a penalty but nothing doing in that regard.
Ozil and Sanchez over it. The former takes it, Neuer spills the ball but Bayern hack the ball behind. There was an offside in amongst that, but a ray of light nonetheless for the visitors.
GOAL! Real Madrid 0-1 Napoli (Lorenzo Insigne)
The defending champions stunned by the Italian visitors. It is an absolute stunner from Lorenzo Insigne, who is played through and instead of running towards the box spots Keylor Navas out of position and curls it past the Real 'keeper. Such a clever goal.
How might Arsenal actually fair tonight? Bayern Munich are not the force they were when Pep Guardiola was in charge, but the Gunners are at one of their lowest ebbs. Out of the title race, it is around spring time the club's season starts to unravel. They have been knocked out at this last 16 stage in the last six seasons.
It may have been Valentine's Day yesterday, but I can't imagine Bayern Munich will have any compassion for Arsenal tonight if previous meetings are anything to go by. The Bavarians have a superb record over the Gunners, winning 5-1 when the two sides met last at the Allianz Arena. That night a certain Robert Lewandowski set the ball rolling with the opening goal. He has 30 goals in 33 appearances this season. Gulp.
Teams for both games should be confirmed within the next half an hour, but until then how do we expect both sides to line up?
Bayern Munich are without Franck Ribery and Jerome Boateng due to thigh and chest injuries, but Xabi Alonso is available after a knee problem.
Arsenal will start with David Ospina in goal. Mesut Ozil could be dropped for the return to his homeland, while Lucas Perez and Aaron Ramsey are both out.
Arsenal return to the last 16 of the Champions League with a familiar feeling of dread. The Gunners have not progressed beyond this stage since 2010 and for the third time in four seasons they have been paired with Bayern Munich, who have never missed when faced with Arsene Wenger's side.
Can Arsenal buck the trend and cause a surprise at the Allianz Arena, or will Carlo Ancelotti's misfiring Bayern prove too strong again for the Premier League side? Teams news followed by all the updates ahead of the 7:45pm GMT kick-off on the way.
Elsewhere, the defending champions Real Madrid resume their campaign aiming to become the first side to defend the European Cup in the Champions League era. They qualified second from their group and will face Serie A side Napoli in the first leg at the Bernabeu.
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