This season's 2023-24 Champions League semi-final phase has already taken shape as both Paris Saint-German and Borrusia Dortmund were both able to turnaround a one goal deficit and secure a spot in the last four round.
Four of Europe's best, consisting of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich Champions League spot are yet to be decided as all four clubs played out a scintillating draw in their first leg encounter.
However, this article mainly focus on Arsenal's chances of securing a spot in this season's Champions League semi-finals with a second leg tie scheduled to take place at the Allianz Arean tonight.
The Premier League title race appears to be in City's favour considering the fact that both Liverpool and Arsenal were unable to salvage a single point against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace respectively. Nevertheless, it is still safe to say that Mikel Arteta is currently targeting the double.
Now, with all that in mind and no further delays, let's quickly take a look at the main central message of this article.
Below are three reasons why Arsenal will not reach Champions League semi-finals.
1. Fitness issue
Both Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were withdrawn from Arsenal's first leg encounter against Bayern Munich and Mikel Arteta has offered nothing positive on their chances of featuring against Bayern tonight.
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard has been essential to Arsenal's title charge this season including their Champions League run. Having both players sideline against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Areana could prove too complex.
2. Past results
Arsenal has only won once against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and their most recent meeting concluded in a 10-2 battering on aggregate.
Bayern Munich might have lost the Bundesliga to Bayern Leverkusen but they are still one of the best teams in Europe.