Arsenal’s defense of its Women’s Champions League title is not going to plan after a second-half collapse against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Arsenal wasted an early two-goal lead as Bayern surged back to win 3-2 at Allianz Arena, handing the visitors their second loss in three games in Europe's elite club competition.

“It’s not good enough," Arsenal coach Renée Slegers said. "We don’t want to concede three goals in one half in the Champions League.”

Arsenal fell to 11th in the 18-team Champions League standings led by Barcelona at the mid-point of the new format. Barcelona and Manchester United both won Wednesday to join OL Lyonnes — who won at Arsenal last month — as the only teams with three straight wins.

Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 at home over OH Leuven. The title winner in three

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