Thomas Tuchel believes that Arsenal is the team to beat in the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

In a highly anticipated clash, Arsenal will face off against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The match will take place at Emirates Stadium and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Arsenal enters the game in scintillating form, with an impressive 11-game unbeaten run in domestic competitions. They have won 10 of those matches, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table. Mikel Arteta has guided the Gunners to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in 14 years, establishing them as a force to be reckoned with in Europe.

On the other hand, Bayern Munich arrives in London in contrasting form. They have suffered defeats in their last two league matches and find themselves 16 points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. However, Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledges the quality of Arsenal and believes they are now the benchmark in European football.

Tuchel expressed his admiration for Arsenal’s performances and numbers, stating that they are the leaders of the Premier League, the most difficult league in the world. He emphasized the need for his team to show up and display their best performance against the Gunners.

The Bayern manager also highlighted the motivating factors ahead of the blockbuster clash, acknowledging the hard work put in by Arteta and the club. He could feel the tension and electricity surrounding the match, indicating the high stakes involved.

Looking ahead to the game, Tuchel mentioned the presence of former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as a lucky charm for Bayern. Kane has an impressive record against Arsenal, having scored 14 goals in 19 appearances against them during his time at Spurs. Tuchel revealed that Kane is desperate to score against his old rivals and is very ambitious to make it a goalscoring return to London.

For Bayern, the Champions League represents their last realistic chance of silverware after a disappointing season. They were knocked out of the DFB Pokal by a third-tier side and are set to concede their 11-year dominance of the Bundesliga title. Tuchel acknowledged the lack of consistency and hunger in the league but emphasized the importance of showing their top level in the Champions League.

The match will also see Leroy Sane, a former Manchester City winger, face his former coach Arteta. Sane spoke highly of Arteta, stating that he helped him a lot during his time at City and always had a great view for football. He believes that Arteta’s coaching abilities are evident in the performances of his players at Arsenal.

To watch the Arsenal vs Bayern Munich match, viewers can tune in to TNT Sports 1 with coverage starting at 19:00 UK time on Tuesday, April 9. TNT Sports is available on major TV platforms such as discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media. Fans can also use the Pub Finder Tool to locate local establishments showing TNT Sports.