Bayern Munich v Arsenal
Bayern Munich and Arsenal are facing each other for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
Bayern Munich have so far progressed against Arsenal in each of their previous three knockout encounters (Last 16 in 2004/05, 2012/13, 2013/14).
Arsenal have won their Champions League group for the first time since 2011/12.
It's also the first time since 2005/06 (when they reached the final) that they have remained unbeaten in a CL group campaign.
Arsenal lost 5-1 at Bayern Munich last season, after beating them at the Emirates
However, the Gunners have been knocked out in the last 16 in each of the last six seasons (twice v Bayern Munich) whilst the Bavarians have reached the semis in the last five campaigns.
This is the first time Bayern Munich haven't topped their Champions League group since 2009-10.
They nevertheless have reached the final later that season (0-2 v Inter Milan).
Bayern Munich have won their last 15 home Champions League games (53 goals scored, 8 conceded), the longest winning run in the history of the competition.
Olivier Giroud has scored in three of his last four Champions League games against Bayern Munich, including in two of his last three away against them.
Thierry Henry's brilliant reaction as Arsenal draw Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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