Gunners Gunned Down: 3 costly mistakes that ended Arteta and Arsenal's UCL dream

Arsenal's UEFA Champions League campaign came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday night, as they suffered a 3-2 aggregate defeat to German giants Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals. 

While the Gunners put up a valiant effort, three key mistakes ultimately cost Mikel Arteta's side a place in the semifinals.

One of the primary downfalls for Arsenal over the two legs was their lack of attacking potency. 

In the second leg at the Allianz Arena, the Gunners only muster three shots on target, struggling to create any meaningful chances against the organised Bayern defense. 

This stark contrast to their impressive first-leg display highlighted Arsenal's inability to replicate their offensive prowess when it mattered most.

Despite a strong showing from the first leg, Arteta's Gunners were anything but fluid against their hosts, who set up in a counter-attacking approach at home

Yes, there was so much at stake but the Gunners failed to give Bayern problems offensively which ultimately proved costly. 

This overly cautious mindset allowed Bayern to gradually take control of the match and eventually find the winning goal through Joshua Kimmich's header.

Arsenal's quarterfinal appearance in the Champions League was their first in 14 years, and for many of their players, it was their maiden experience at this stage of the competition. 

Furthermore, it was Arteta's first time managing a team in the Champions League knockout rounds. 

This lack of experience at the highest level of European football was evident in the Gunners' performance, as they struggled to maintain their composure and discipline against the seasoned Bayern team.

While Arsenal can take solace in their overall performance over the two legs, these three key mistakes ultimately proved to be their downfall. 

As the Gunners look to the future, they will need to address these issues if they are to become a consistent force in the Champions League once again.