Arsenal and Bayern Munich played to a 2-2 draw, with Leandro Trossard saving the Gunners with a late goal after Harry Kane scored for the second time in the match.
Arsenal and Bayern Munich played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium. The Premier League leaders managed to salvage a point thanks to a late goal from substitute Leandro Trossard.
The home side got off to a dream start when Bukayo Saka curled in a brilliant finish in the 12th minute. However, the struggling German champions quickly responded as Serge Gnabry took advantage of some poor defending to equalize just six minutes later.
Bayern Munich then took the lead in the 32nd minute when England captain Harry Kane calmly converted a penalty after Leroy Sane was brought down by William Saliba. The visitors looked in control heading into the second leg in Munich.
But Arsenal fought back and secured a draw in the 76th minute when Trossard received an excellent pass from Gabriel Jesus and fired a low shot into the net. The tie is finely balanced, with the winners set to face either Real Madrid or holders Manchester City in the semi-finals.
In the match highlights, Saka’s goal was described as a “dream start” for Arsenal, with the young player curling the ball into the corner of the net. Gnabry’s equalizer was praised as a “lovely finish” after Bayern took advantage of poor defending. Kane’s penalty was described as “remarkable” and gave Bayern a 2-1 lead. Trossard’s goal was hailed as a moment of “late drama” that brought Arsenal back into the game.
The match ended with a controversial moment as Neuer, the Bayern goalkeeper, collided with Saka. There were appeals for a penalty, but the referee deemed it to be a fair challenge. The final whistle blew, and the first leg ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw.