Gabriel Martinelli does not start as a starter in the Arsenal for the clash against Bayern of The Brazilian striker is listed and appears among the reserves, and can enter during the match at Emirates Stadium, at 5pm (Brasília time) or 8pm local time at Londres. The game is broadcast exclusively on HBO Max on Brasil.
Mikel Arteta opted for Leandro Trossard on the left wing of the attack in a 4-3-3 formation. Martinelli, 24 years old, has been frequently used as a second-half option in recent rounds.
- Time: 5pm (Brasília) / 8pm (London)
- Martinelli position: reserve bench (shirt 11)
- Live Stream: HBO Max
- Probable entry: second half
Arsenal’s titular attack without Martinelli
Bukayo Saka acts on the right as captain, Mikel Merino centrally and Leandro Trossard on the left. The trio receives support from Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice in midfield.
David Raya continues in goal, with a defense formed by Timber, Saliba, Mosquera and Lewis-Skelly. Martinelli is the main offensive weapon on the bench alongside Noni Madueke and Ethan Nwaneri.
Arsenal’s complete reserve bank
Among the substitutes are Kepa Arrizabalaga and Tommy Setford (goalkeepers), Ben White, Piero Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori (defenders), as well as Martin Ødegaard,
In attack, Gabriel Martinelli shares space with Noni Madueke. Arteta has speed options to change the game if you need to get the result.
Physical situation of Martinelli
The Brazilian is not injured and trained normally during the week. The choice for Trossard is technical, as the Belgian is in a good finishing phase.
Martinelli has scored two goals in Champions so far and provided one assist. Ele came on in the second half in the last three matches of the competition.
Bayern lineup to face Arsenal
Manuel Neuer in goal, defense with Laimer, Tah, Upamecano and Stanišić. Kimmich and Pavlovic in the middle, with Olise, Karl and Gnabry supporting Harry Kane, who is the absolute holder.
Bayern does not include Jamal Musiala (injured), Alphonso Davies (injured) and Luis Díaz (suspended). Nicolas Jackson is also on the bench as an attacking option.
Game context for Arsenal
With 12 points in four games, Arsenal shares the lead with Bayern itself. Uma victory at home guarantees early qualification to the round of 16.
Emirates Stadium will receive maximum capacity. Martinelli has already scored against Bayern in 2023 and knows the way to score goals in Germany.
