Arsene Wenger convinced Arsenal can produce a 'big game' and shock Bayern Munich

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his players to produce a performance which will define their careers and knock Bayern Munich out of the Champions League.

The Bundesliga leaders are expected to take their place in the quarter-finals after a European masterclass in their 3-1 victory in north London three weeks ago.

Bayern's home defensive record is formidable and they have not conceded three goals since losing to Inter Milan two years ago, while this season they have let in only 10 goals in 25 Bundesliga matches.

Despite his side having travelled to Germany without the injured Jack Wilshere and Lukas Podolski and first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny rested, Wenger insists now is the perfect moment for his team to return all his belief with what would go down as one of the greatest European comebacks.

"I am convinced that if this team can find a big game, with a big win, you will see a completely different animal. This season we have fought to find that in the big games and we have another opportunity tomorrow night and I hope the team takes this chance," Wenger said, ahead of Wednesday's clash at the Allianz Arena.

"I have a great respect for this team and its attitude and they have not been rewarded yet. It is important for the end to our season that we do it tomorrow."

Despite everything seemingly stacked against them, Wenger insists it is not a case of Mission: Impossible.

He said: "It is a difficult task, we know that, but we think it is not impossible.

"The only way to make it possible is to have a real go and play at our best tomorrow night, that is what we will do.

"I am confident we will be completely focused and up for it, and give it our best shot.

"Football is football - everything is possible."