Pernille Harder’s 13-minute hat trick late in the game lifted Bayern Munich to a 5-2 win over Arsenal in the opening game of their Women’s Champions League group.

Join Xaymaca Awoyungbo for updates as the Gunners head to Germany in the WCL. GOAL! Bayern 5-2 Arsenal (Harder, 86) 19:35 It’s a hat-trick for Harder! Bayern Munich pull Arsenal apart with a neat switch of play and a through ball from Linda Dallman.

However, Group C is stacked with tricky opponents. Bayern have won all five of their matches in their domestic league this season and are full of confidence and pedigree since winning the Frauen Bundesliga last term. Afterwards, Arsenal face Italian side Juventus who also have their sights on the knockouts and Norwegian champions Valerenga.