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Arsenal and Bayern Munich played out to a thrilling draw in their opening match of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday. The two sides each scored twice on the night in London and the matchup will ultimately be decided in the second leg in Germany.
The German giants previously smashed the Gunners 5-1 in each of their last three Champions League matchups. Nevertheless, Arsenal entered Tuesday’s matchup as a significant favorite to win this particular game. This was in part due to the north London side’s position atop the Premier League table. Bayern, meanwhile, is experiencing a down year in the Bundesliga.
Arsenal scores first, but Bayern roars back to take halftime lead
Arsenal grabbed an early lead in the game thanks to a goal by Bukayo Saka. The stellar winger was able to get into a good position after Kai Havertz collected possession in a dangerous area. The versatile forward found Ben White with a quick pass, who then picked out Saka at the edge of the Bayern box.
Saka waited for the ball to get to his favored left foot and struck a bending shot just beyond the outstretched Manuel Neuer in goal. It was the star’s eighth direct involvement in a Champions League goal this season in as many matches. Alphonso Davies, who was in charge of defending Saka, picked up a yellow card just minutes prior. The warning means that the Canadian star will miss the second leg of the matchup.
Bayern, however, quickly grabbed a goal back with an equalizer in the 18th minute. The visitors were able to break forward due to a loose pass from Gabriel at the back of Arsenal’s defense. Leon Goretzka raced forward with the ball and picked out Serge Gnabry in on goal. The former Arsenal youngster neatly finished with a difficult strike through goalkeeper David Raya. It was the first goal that the Gunners have allowed in all competitions in exactly one month.
The visitors were then awarded a penalty kick in the 30th minute after William…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-04-09 21:32:47
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