Munich, Germany—Bayern Munich silenced doubters and booked their ticket to the Champions League semi-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Wednesday night. The Allianz Arena witnessed a tense encounter, but Joshua Kimmich emerged as the hero, smashing home the winner in the 63rd minute.

Kimmich, a constant threat throughout the match, found the back of the net with a clinical finish after a pinpoint cross from the ever-reliable Rafael Guerreiro. The goal, Bayern’s only of the night, proved decisive as they secured a 3-2 aggregate win over the resilient Gunners, who fought tooth and nail until the final whistle.

Coming into the second leg with a slight advantage after a 2-2 draw in London, Bayern knew they couldn’t afford complacency. Despite recent Bundesliga stumbles that saw their historic title reign snapped by Bayer Leverkusen, the hunger for European glory remained evident in the Bavarians’ performance.

Facing a fired-up Arsenal side, Bayern’s defense held firm, weathering several attacks from the Premier League outfit. The victory, a return to form for the German giants, not only secured their place in the semi-finals but also injected a dose of confidence into their Champions League campaign, leaving them feeling triumphant.

With their sights now firmly set on the semi-finals, Julian Nagelsmann’s men will be eager to continue their European conquest. The road to the Champions League trophy remains open, and Bayern Munich have shown they’re a force to be reckoned with.