Bayern Munich Send Instant Message to Arsenal After UCL Draw
The UEFA Champions League draw on 28 August 2025 has already set the stage for some heavyweight clashes, but few fixtures have grabbed attention quite like Arsenal vs Bayern Munich. Shortly after the draw, Bayern’s official English account (@FCBayernEN) wasted no time in sending a cheeky message to their Premier League rivals.
Bayern tweeted:
“Hey, @Arsenal 👋”
The light-hearted post immediately went viral, racking up 1.9 million views, over 54,000 likes, and thousands of comments within hours.
A Familiar Rivalry
This draw reignites one of the most infamous Champions League rivalries of recent years. Arsenal fans still vividly remember the painful exits at the hands of Bayern Munich, most notably the 7–2 aggregate defeat in 2017 and the consecutive round of 16 eliminations. The German giants have often had the upper hand, leading to the matchup being dreaded by many Gunners supporters.
With Arsenal’s return to Europe’s elite stage last season, Mikel Arteta’s men were hoping for a more forgiving path, but the draw handed them a tough challenge. Alongside Bayern, Arsenal also face Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, and several tricky fixtures against Club Brugge, Olympiacos, Slavia Praha, Athletic Bilbao, and Kairat Almaty in the new league-phase format.
Social Media Frenzy
Bayern’s playful tweet sparked a wave of reactions:
Arsenal fans responded with memes about their unlucky history against the Bavarians.
Bayern supporters confidently reminded the Gunners of past results.
Neutral fans joked that the “curse of Bayern vs Arsenal” lives on in the Champions League.
What This Means on the Pitch
While history favors Bayern, this tie is set to be far more competitive than in past years. Arsenal are a rejuvenated force under Arteta, boasting talents like Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz, while Bayern remain a European powerhouse led by stars such as Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Joshua Kimmich.
With the new 36-team league format, every game carries weight, and this clash will be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the opening phase.
