#3 How could a red card make a team like Arsenal capitulate in such a way?
Unlike the first leg, Arsenal started the second leg with a positive intent and enthusiasm. They went ahead with a fine Theo Walcott goal and had Bayern Munich struggling for chances till the 60th minute. But then a cynical moment from captain Laurent Koscielny saw him getting the marching orders which meant the Gunners had to play the remaining game with a man down.
What followed next was yet another capitulation of the highest order. Die Roten scored goal after goal as Arsenal crumbled in the pressure. Where were the leaders? Where was the passion? The players have often hidden behind their manager at times this season but when will the players step up and at least and play for the shirt?
Arsenal suffered yet another humiliating defeat on the night which had started with so much hope, not of a comeback but of an inspiring performance but ended with the same scoreline and even more humiliation. It finished as the worst defeat of an English side in the knockout stages of European competitions.
