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Bayern and Arsenal share the spoils in 2–2 Champions League draw

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Bayern and Arsenal share the spoils in 2–2 Champions League draw

Bayern Munich and Arsenal played out a 2–2 draw at the Allianz Arena, with Declan Rice scoring late to earn the Gunners a point after Harry Kane had restored the hosts’ lead from the penalty spot.

Bayern Munich and Arsenal played out an entertaining 2–2 draw at the Allianz Arena in Munich on the second night of Matchday Three in the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal suffered an early setback when Bukayo Saka was forced off through injury, with Eberechi Eze replacing him in the 10th minute. Bayern created a promising opportunity in the 20th minute when Serge Gnabry tested David Raya, but the Arsenal goalkeeper made an important save.

Five minutes later, Arsenal took the lead through Eze. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but a VAR review overturned the decision and confirmed that the goal was valid.

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Bayern responded in the 35th minute. Harry Kane produced an excellent pass to find Alphonso Davies, who finished with precision to send the ball into the back of the net and bring the hosts level before half-time.

Both sides created dangerous chances in the opening stages of the second half, but Manuel Neuer and Raya made crucial saves to keep the score unchanged. Bayern eventually regained the lead in the 61st minute after Kane won a penalty and calmly converted it himself.

Arsenal continued to build their attacks patiently and were rewarded in the 82nd minute when Declan Rice found the net to restore parity and secure a share of the points for the visitors.

The result leaves Bayern Munich on five points in 14th place, while Arsenal move to seven points and sit seventh in the standings.

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