he grew up supporting their Champions League
last-16 opponents Arsenal.
The sides have met in three of the last four
seasons, with Bayern winning three of their six
meetings and progressing each time they have met
in knockout action.
Alaba scored as Bayern thrashed Arsenal 5-1 at
the Allianz Arena in last season's group stage.
And the Austria international is glad to be playing
the Gunners once again, given his affinity for the
club.
He told Bild: "For me, games against Arsenal are
always beautiful because in my childhood they
were my favourite team!
"Playing in London is also fantastic - almost as
good as the Allianz Arena."
Bayern moved back to the top of the Bundesliga
last week as RB Leipzig suffered their first top-
flight defeat having gone the opening 13 games
unbeaten.
Alaba believes the newcomers' style makes them a
genuine threat to Bayern's dominance.
Assessing their title chances, he added: "We'll see
in the second half of the season.
"Leipzig play very, very good football and have had
success this way. RB won't make it easy for us
and [Borussia] Dortmund will be another
competitor."
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