UEFA Champions League Matchday three’s biggest fixture ended all square as Bayern Munich held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, October 21.
Bukayo Saka came off with an injury, with Mikel Arteta later saying it “doesn’t look good at all” 10 minutes into the game. Eberechi Eze replaced him and made an almost immediate impact.
Five minutes before David Raya denied Bayern Munich a goal, Eze opened the scoring in the 25th minute.
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His goal was initially ruled out for offside, before a VAR review reinstated it.
10 minutes later, Bayern equalised through Alphonso Davies. Close calls at both ends followed before Harry Kane converted a penalty an hour into the game.
In the 82nd minute, Declan Rice salvaged a point for the Gunners to keep them safely in seventh with seven points.
Bayern Munich meanwhile are 14th with five points, having drawn two games, with their only win coming against Bodo/Glimt in the first round.
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Arteta: ‘We were so dominant’
Speaking to TNT Sports following the thrilling encounter, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased with his side’s performance.
“What a game,” he said. “That’s one of the highest levels that we have played, the level of the opposition, what the game required, and our level as well.
“Two teams that wanted to press each other constantly. Two teams that wanted to attack and play. I think it was a fascinating game.
“I think we started the game incredibly well. We were so dominant. We did everything to deserve the first goal. We didn’t score it, then we lost Bukayo, who was having a great game.
Adaptation needed late in games
“We had to adapt to it,” Arteta added. “We gave a chance away after our corner that could have cost us a goal, then they scored a goal.
“And then in the second half, the game was very even. They scored the second goal and then you have to react, and we certainly did, with the spirit of the team and the quality of the goal as well.
“It’s remarkable what we’ve done. I watched all the games they’ve played here in the last three years and they batter every team with many goals.
“So I really value and I’m really aware that what the boys have done tonight is special.”
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