Bayern Munich and Arsenal Draw 2-2 in Champions League Thriller

Bayern Munich and Arsenal played out an entertaining game, ending with a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena in the Champions League league phase. Both sides showed their attacking quality, but neither could find a late winner.

In the 10th minute Arsenal suffered an early setback when their starboy Bukayo Saka was forced off with an injury. In the 26th minute his replacement, Eberechi Eze, opened the scoring after being set up by his captain Martin Ødegaard. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but VAR overturned the decision. Bayern responded ten minutes after through Alphonso Davies, who finished one-on-one after a superb through ball from Harry Kane in the 35th minute.

Kane put Bayern ahead in the 60th minute, after being brilliant from the penalty spot. The visitors continued to push forward to find their equaliser and in the 82th minute the substitute Viktor Gyökeres set up Declan Rice, who struck powerfully past Manuel Neuer to make it 2-2.

The draw leaves both teams firmly in contention in the Champions League, although Bayern were dealt with another concern late on when the substitute Luis Díaz was forced off with an injury. With both sides displaying their quality, the result underlined their credentials as serious contenders in this season’s competition.