Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Declan Rice secures draw for Gunners in Champions League after Harry Kane penalty
Declan Rice's 82nd-minute equaliser rescued a point for Arsenal at the Allianz Arena.
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Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in the Champions League at the Allianz Arena. Declan Rice scored in the 82nd minute after Harry Kane had given Bayern the lead from the penalty spot.
Key takeaways
- Eberechi Eze opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 25th minute after replacing injured Bukayo Saka.
- Alphonso Davies equalised for Bayern in the 35th minute with an assist from Harry Kane.
- Harry Kane scored a penalty in the 61st minute after a handball by Jurrien Timber.
- Declan Rice levelled the match in the 82nd minute to secure a 2-2 draw for Arsenal.
The Champions League night forced Arsenal and Bayern Munich to move away from their usual strengths at the Allianz Arena. Arsenal took the game to Bayern with patient possession, while Vincent Kompany's side showed they could threaten without dominating the ball. Neither approach secured all three points in a 2-2 draw.
Arsenal took the lead in the 25th minute. Martin Odegaard caught Bayern's defensive line off-guard with a chip from midfield to Eberechi Eze, who fired past Manuel Neuer with a right-footed strike. Eze had replaced Bukayo Saka, who was forced off injured early on.
Bayern responded in the 35th minute. Harry Kane provided a pass from near the centre of the pitch to find Alphonso Davies, who equalised. The first half ended 1-1.
Harry Kane put Bayern ahead in the 61st minute. Jurrien Timber's hand made contact with the ball, gifting Bayern a crucial penalty. Kane sent David Raya the wrong way to score.
Declan Rice secured the draw for Arsenal in the 82nd minute. He scored from a tight angle after a combination involving Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres.
I always get penalties against Arsenal.
The result helped Arsenal avoid their first defeat in 14 matches in the league phase or group stage of the tournament. Kane's goal was his 16th in 22 appearances against Arsenal and made him only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in 10 consecutive Champions League games.
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