The teams scored two goals each in the first quarterfinal match of the Champions League.
Arsenal hosted Bayern Munich as part of the Champions League quarterfinal match. Mikel Arteta left Oleksandr Zinchenko off the bench, like Gabi Jesus. In the center of the attack, Kai Gavertz took over.. For Bayern, it is significant that Erik Dyer will appear in the defensive center, as well as Konrad Laimer in the center of the field.
From the starting points, the teams set an incredible pace, which they beat without breaking the rules. However, one of these episodes ended before. Dev played rudely against Saka on the flank and took off the yellow card, allowing the Canadian to miss the offensive match. And then suddenly Arsenal opened the door - Saka rejected a pass from White on the edge of a free-kick, moved to the center and shot right into the far corner. 1:0.
Years ago, the Londoners could have taken the advantage when White was brought in to tackle Noer, and then shot straight at the German goalkeeper. And the Munich axis were effective - Goretska snatched a great pass from deep, carefully played on Gnabr, and did not deprive Rai of her chances. 1:1.
Mikel Arteti's team continued to press on the opponent's goal and happily played the game, but the guests ended up with a goal. William Saliba knocked down Leroy Sane at his free kick, and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. Harry Kane, with his black sword, beat Raya with a penalty kick. 1:2.
Thomas Tuchel's team could have scored more if Sane ran into his opponents, entered someone else's penalty area, or was caught up and not allowed to shoot. The opponents went to settle for a 1:2 draw, and at the start of the second half Oleksandr Zinchenko appeared on the field. The Ukrainians traditionally acted in the central zone during the hour of Arsenal's attacks and gave the Gospodars greater confidence in ball control.
Offended by the coaches, they tried to get in on the move and started making substitutions, and Mikel Arteta’s plan was fulfilled. Jesus Garneau fought with his two opponents and attacked Trossard, who, having broken into the far corner, turned. 2:2. After which the “Gunners” continued to put pressure on the opponent’s goal, and then Bayern pushed the game past their goal and could have won the match. In one episode, Koman took a pass from the left flank from Musiali and crossed the ball at the post. Arsenal claimed a penalty in injury time when Bukayo Saka tripped on Noer's leg and fell into someone else's penalty. However, the referee did not record the violation of rules.
Arsenal - Bayern 2:2 Goals: Saka, 12, Trossard, 76 - Gnabry, 18, Kane, 32 Arsenal: Raya - White, Saliba, Magalhaes, Kiwior (Zinchenko, 46) - Edegor, Jorginho (Jesus, 67), Rice.