A high-tempo duel with four goals in Munich ended without a winner. Bayern Munich and Arsenal drew 2-2 at the “Allianz Arena” in a clash where a VAR episode, a penalty for the hosts and the London side’s late response kept the match open until the closing minutes.
Arsenal struck first, VAR made the call
The London side went ahead in the 25th minute through Eze, in a move that was initially stopped for offside.
After a VAR review, the goal was deemed valid and Arsenal took a 0-1 lead at a delicate moment in the first half.
Bayern responded quickly before the break
The Bavarians’ reply came without much delay. In the 35th minute, Harry Kane set up Alphonso Davies, who beat Raya and sent the ball into the net for 1-1.
That was also the score as the teams headed into the dressing rooms after a first half full of chances and played at a high tempo.
The penalty temporarily changed the match
In the second half, Bayern looked more persistent and in the 59th minute won a penalty after the referee judged that Timber had handled the ball in the area.
Two minutes later, Kane made no mistake from the spot and turned the score around to 2-1 for the German side. Earlier, in the 49th minute, Upamecano had tried with a header, but Raya reacted well.
Rice denied Bayern victory at the end
As the match was heading toward a home win, Arsenal found a response again. In the 82nd minute, Gyokeres delivered into the area and Declan Rice finished accurately for 2-2.
The English midfielder’s goal sealed the draw in a match where both teams had spells of control, but neither managed to put it beyond doubt.
In the end, this encounter produced only one point for each side after a match that delivered emotion, comebacks and decisive interventions from technology.
For Bayern, the dropped lead at home will remain a regret, while Arsenal took an important draw after their late reaction.