Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Gunners exit after Joshua Kimmich goal

Arsenal go out of the Champions League, without ever having really been in this game. That is maybe the greatest lament from a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich that has knocked them out of Europe, and left the grim prospect of this once promising season just proving to be another that goes unfulfilled.

Arsenal simply didn’t rise to this.

“At the moment, it is a gutted dressing room. I cannot find the right words to give them. We tried against a team that had a lot of experience, and through the tie, the margins have been very small. We gave them two goals in a tie, that was a big advantage to give away, and you see that the margin of error was zero. We made a mistake defending the box and conceded a goal, and then it was difficult.

“A mistake from them or a magic moment is what normally unlocks this tie. Today, we had a lot of moments of dominance, but that spark around the box is what you need for victory.

“The club has been out of the Champions League for seven years. We all wanted to be in semi-finals or final, but you can see from many other clubs that it takes time to get to that stage. We are very close, that is the reality.

“We have six games to go, we are two points behind [Manchester] City. It is a very difficult schedule for everyone and we have to go through the pain tonight. Tomorrow, we’ll get up with the same attitude we came here with and hopefully beat Wolves.”

Mikel Arteta will really feel that was a missed opportunity. Arsenal were far from blown away tonight, playing the game at their preferred tempo for long periods abut never quite having enough. It’s Premier League or bust now.

A big result for Thomas Tuchel, that, the manager again proving himself as a shrewd schemer in this competition even in a season of turmoil. Who will Bayern play? Extra time is required in Manchester to decide their semi-final opponents…

A damaging week for Arsenal, defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend a significant blow to their title hopes and their European dreams dashed here. They never managed to create enough clearcut chances tonight – their wait for a return to the semi-finals of this competion goes on.

Bayern Munich are through! Their trophy hunt goes on, a narrow win on the night enough to take them through after securing a draw in London last week. A strong defensive showing from Thomas Tuchel’s men, Eric Dier and Matthijs de Ligt excellent at the back to hold firm until the end.

Leon Goretzka slides in to make certain as Gabriel Jesus runs the channels. Into the final 60 seconds of the signalled four minutes.

Bayern boot the ball long. Anywhere will do. David Raya is on the halfway line, hurling the ball to Declan Rice to allow him to take the throw quickly.

A free kick! And Arsenal take it quickly, Ben White in behind…but unable to force a chance. Corner. Everyone, Raya included, is in the Bayern box.

Oh, Leandro Trossard, why haven’t you crossed? Arsenal have men up there as the Belgian is found on the left, but he tries to cut in to create a better angle and is denied by Harry Kane, fouling the England striker in the process. Gabriel Jesus is booked for dissent.

Arsenal howl for a penalty, and the whistle blows…but for offside. I don’t think it was a spot kick, anyway, but Eddie Nketiah had strayed earlier in the sequence.

Joshua Kimmich is booked for a foul on Kai Havertz. Do or die time for Arsenal.