Intense round of 16 draw | Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Arsenal | Champions League

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Mar 21, 2026
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Christian Cofané spearheads Bionolfi's attack
against the Gunners from London in the first leg of this Champions League round of 16 match-up.
First chance of the game falling to the young striker in the seventh minute.
Straight down the middle and an easy catch for Raya in the end.
Then this chance in the 19th.
Martinelli with an absolute rocket off the woodwork.
Hits the underside of it.
Thankfully doesn't cross the line though.
Instead goes away from danger as it remains nil-nil.
Final moments of the first period of play.
Maza with the shots from distance.
Drags the effort wide though.
So no goals at the break here in the Bayern.
Despite Heulmann's men putting in a very, very solid team performance.
Second half right from kick-off.
And already the Werkself with their best chance of the game so far.
Floated in towards Terrier.
That's a new label to keep the header down on the middle as well.
Bayern tipping it over just to make sure.
However, the following corner would give Bayern 0-4 the lead.
After all, Andrich at the back post.
Unmarked.
Nods it home from close range.
Just like that, the Werkself 1-0 up into the closing stages now.
Very little from Arsenal.
But Bayern keeping them very quiet throughout.
All of a sudden coming to life though in the 84th.
Timber with the header over.
And then this moment right here.
Slightest of contacts from Tillman.
Anoni Maduweke, the referee, pointing to the spot.
89th minute of play.
And former Bayern Orfeo man Kai Havertz makes it 1-1 as it ends all square.
But everything still to play for in a week's time.
