Declan Rice levels late to deny Bayern as Arsenal hold

Arsenal dug deep at the Allianz Arena thanks to Declan Rice: the 2-2 arrived in the 82nd minute, denying Bayern Munich the win after Harry Kane had put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot.

The night started with an early blow for the Gunners. Bukayo Saka was forced off after picking up a problem in the 10th minute, and Eberechi Eze stepped in. Arsenal still found their way to the front before the break, with Eze scoring after Martin Ødegaard’s pass—though the goal was checked by VAR before the onside call was confirmed.

Kane drives it

Kane did the damage again. The Bayern striker not only helped turn the game with his involvement, he also scored from the spot to swing it to 2-1. He has now reached 16 goals against Arsenal in total, and the Guardian notes that he was targeting a record run in the Champions League.

Rice spoils the finish

Rice then took over in the last act. He attacked the box and finished low to make it 2-2, just when Arsenal were beginning to smell a late winner. In stoppage time, Jurriën Timber forced Manuel Neuer into a save from a quick strike, but the scoreline stayed level—bayern created enough chances to be dangerous all night, yet Arsenal left with a statement point.