Match report
Arsenal Stuns Bayern Munich with 2–2 Draw in UEFA Champions League
Arsenal
2–2
FT
Bayern Munich
Apr 9, 2024
In an electrifying encounter at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal held off a determined Bayern Munich side to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw in their UEFA Champions League clash. The Gunners took an early lead through Bukayo Saka but found themselves behind after second-half goals from Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane for Bayern. However, Leon Trossard's late equalizer ensured Arsenal grabbed a valuable point.
Key Facts
- • Bukayo Saka scored the opening goal for Arsenal in the 12th minute.
- • Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane found the net for Bayern Munich, with Gnabry scoring from an assist by Leon Goretzka at 18 minutes and Kane converting a penalty at 32 minutes.
- • Leon Trossard equalized for Arsenal in the 76th minute, assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
- • Arsenal made four substitutions: Jakub Kiwior, Gabriel Martinelli, J. Filho, and Kai Havertz came on as substitutes.
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 David Raya (G)
- 4 B. White (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 15 J. Kiwior (D)
- 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
- 20 Jorginho (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 29 K. Havertz (F)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 35 O. Zinchenko
- 19 L. Trossard
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
- 5 T. Partey
- 10 E. Smith Rowe
- 24 R. Nelson
- 18 T. Tomiyasu
- 21 Fábio Vieira
- 31 K. Hein
- 14 E. Nketiah
- 1 A. Ramsdale
- 25 Mohamed Elneny
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 6 J. Kimmich (D)
- 4 M. de Ligt (D)
- 15 E. Dier (D)
- 19 A. Davies (D)
- 8 L. Goretzka (M)
- 27 K. Laimer (M)
- 10 L. Sané (M)
- 42 J. Musiala (M)
- 7 S. Gnabry (M)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
Substitutes
- 11 K. Coman
- 22 Raphaël Guerreiro
- 40 N. Mazraoui
- 13 E. Choupo-Moting
- 25 T. Müller
- 18 Daniel Peretz
- 17 Bryan Zaragoza
- 3 Kim Min-Jae
- 26 S. Ulreich
- 2 D. Upamecano
- 45 A. Pavlović
- 39 M. Tel
Timeline
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9' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardA. Davies
Foul
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12' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalB. Saka · Assist: Benjamin White
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18' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalS. Gnabry · Assist: L. Goretzka
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32' Bayern Munich Goal · PenaltyH. Kane
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46' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: Jakub Kiwior · On: O. Zinchenko
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55' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardH. Kane
Foul
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66' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: L. Trossard
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66' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Sane · On: K. Coman
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67' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Filho · On: Gabriel Jesus
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70' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Gnabry · On: R. Guerreiro
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76' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalL. Trossard · Assist: Gabriel Jesus
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86' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Havertz · On: T. Partey
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89' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardT. Partey
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 82% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 527 | 366 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 1.22 | 2.08 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Accurate Passes | 466 | 301 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal from Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal an early advantage but the momentum shifted when Bayern Munich equalized through Serge Gnabry just 6 minutes later.
- ▸ Harry Kane's penalty in the second half put Bayern ahead, but Leon Trossard's late equalizer kept Arsenal in contention and sealed a hard-fought draw.