Arsenal vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Bukayo Saka denied late penalty
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich: There was late drama as Saka went down in the box after the Gunners rallied to secure a draw
Arsenal salvaged a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich as Leandro Trossard grabbed a late equaliser after Harry Kane threatened to spoil the party in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta’s side will head to Munich next week with the tie in the balance after a thrilling contest, as Arsenal showed resilience to earn a draw after trailing at the break to Kane’s penalty.
The former Tottenham striker returned to haunt Arsenal once again as Kane became the leading scorer against Gunners at the Emirates - although the England captain was perhaps fortunate to escape a red card for an elbow on Gabriel.
Arsenal had made the perfect start to their first Champions League quarter-final since 2010 as Bukayo Saka whipped a wonderful finish into the corner, but Serge Gnabry then returned to the Emirates to strike against his former team.
Kane then converted from the spot after Leroy Sane was brought down in the box, before Trossard fired Arsenal level in the second half after a magic dribble from Gabriel Jesus.
And there was late drama at the end as Saka was brought down in the box by Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, with Arsenal’s appeals waved away by the referee.
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FULL-TIME! Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
A good day for those who disliked the away goals rule, as this game – and the other tie, which finished 3-3 between City and Real Madrid – hangs in the balance. No side has a real upper hand other than home advantage.
For Arsenal, it feels like a good result in the end. Coming into the game they were favourites, but you can’t complain with 2-2 if you’ve gone down 2-1 to Bayern Munich.
Both teams will feel like they can go through obviously, but do Bayern just about have the upper hand with home advantage?
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
FULL-TIME! Amidst all the shouting, the referee has blown the final whistle. Arteta looks annoyed, Saka is pleading with the referee, but the game finishes level.
What a match! It’ll be decided at the Allianz on 17 April.
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
94 mins: Into the last minute here and there are huge penalty shouts!
The ball comes into Saka who surges into the box and is almost one-on-on with Neuer. He shimmies past the German keeper and is brought down, and the Emirates is screaming!
It looks a bit like Saka had dragged his leg onto Neuer rather than the other way around.
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
93 mins: Arsenal are probing again as we approach the final whistle, but Trossard is wasteful once more. Neuer hits it long, but Rice is there to intercept.
Time for one more Arsenal chance?
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
92 mins: Sloppy again from Arsenal as Trossard miscues the touch and it goes out for a throw, but Bayern can’t capitalise.
91 mins: Sloppy from Arsenal as they lose it right after Saliba had done well to intercept.
Saka does collect on the left though, and Arsenal have it in defence. Three minutes left.
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
90 mins: FIVE minutes of added time at the Emirates, as Laimer hits a pass out of play.
That Coman opportunity looks like it went through Raya’s legs and onto the post!
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
89 mins: Bayern look happy with the draw as you’d expect, but they aren’t giving up yet! Musiala drives at the defence from the left and fizzes in a cross to Coman. The Frenchman connect with it and it hits the post!
Not sure if that was partly a dave from Raya, but it was close!
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
87 mins: A huge cheer as Kimmich hits a pass straight out of play, and Arsenal have a chance to build an attack.
The away side play through Bayern’s press in defence but Trossard’s cross is weak.
Partey is booked for fouling Musiala as Bayern tried the counter.
Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
86 mins: Guerreiro delivers the free-kick but Arsenal glance it away. Trossard is down briefly.
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