Arsenal and Bayern Munich traded blows in a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium to leave their Champions League quarter-final finely poised ahead of next week’s second leg.
Bukayo Saka gave Mikel Arteta’s side an early lead with a superb, curling finish but Bayern capitalised on poor defending to equalise against the run of play through former Gunner Serge Gnabry soon afterwards.
Former Tottenham striker Harry Kane then coolly dispatched a penalty for his 15th goal in 20 games against Arsenal after Leroy Sane was felled by William Saliba, but the hosts found a leveller through Leandro Trossard when he swept home a pass from fellow substitute Gabriel Jesus in the second half.
Arsenal had most of the possession but it was six-time winners Bayern who created the better chances overall, with Kingsley Coman slamming a close-range shot against the post in the 90th minute before Saka had a penalty appeal turned down in stoppage time.
Bayern, without any fans at the Emirates Stadium due to a UEFA ban, welcome Arsenal to the Allianz Arena for the second leg on Wednesday next week.
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What’s next?
Arsenal host Aston Villa live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4pm on Sunday, kick-off 4.30pm. They then travel to Germany for the second leg of their quarter-final on April 17, kick-off 8pm.
Sunday 14th April 4:00pm
Kick off 4:30pm
Bayern Munich are at home to Cologne in the Bundesliga on Saturday live on the Sky Sports app, kick-off 2.30pm.
