Bayern München 2-2 Arsenal: Report, result and goals as Rice rescues point for Premier League champions
UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 3 Bayern München BAY 2-2 Full Time Arsenal ARS Alphonso Davies 35' Harry Kane 61' (Pen) Eberechi Eze 25' Declan Rice 82' Declan Rice scored a late equaliser as Arsenal fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena. Eberechi Eze had given Mikel Arteta's side the lead in the first half before Alphonso Davies equalised for the hosts.
Former Tottenham striker Harry Kane then put Bayern ahead from the penalty spot after the break, but Rice struck in the 82nd minute to ensure the points were shared. The result leaves Arsenal seventh in the Champions League league phase with seven points from three matches, while Bayern sit 14th with five.
Eze strikes after Saka injury setback Arsenal suffered an early blow when Bukayo Saka was forced off injured after just 10 minutes. The England winger had made a promising start but pulled up while attempting a routine pass, appearing to suffer a muscular problem.
Eze replaced him and made an immediate impact, although Bayern had opportunities to take the lead. Serge Gnabry wasted a particularly good chance in the 21st minute when he found himself through on goal but failed to beat David Raya.
Arsenal punished that miss four minutes later with a brilliant move involving Martin Odegaard and Eze. The Gunners captain delivered an outstanding long pass over Bayern's defence, allowing Eze to race into the penalty area and calmly roll a left-footed finish beyond Manuel Neuer.
There was a brief VAR check for offside, but Josip Stanisic had played the Arsenal midfielder onside and the goal stood. Arsenal nearly doubled their advantage when Bruno Guimaraes found himself unmarked at the back post from a corner, only to send his effort wide.
Bayern continued to threaten, however, and eventually drew level in the 35th minute. Kane dropped deep to collect possession before producing an excellent pass from near the halfway line, splitting Arsenal's defence and finding Davies in behind Jurrien Timber.
The Canadian winger raced onto the ball and guided a composed right-footed finish past Raya into the bottom corner. Bayern München Arsenal Home Away Kane puts Bayern ahead before Rice responds The second half began at a frantic pace, with both goalkeepers producing outstanding saves.
Neuer somehow kept out Guimaraes' close-range header following Rice's corner, pushing the ball onto the crossbar before Bayern cleared. Moments later, Raya produced an equally impressive stop at the other end, diving to his right to deny Dayot Upamecano's powerful header from Gnabry's cross.