In the early morning of April 10, Beijing time, the UEFA Champions League ushered in a high-profile matchup, with Premier League leader Arsenal sitting at the Emirates Stadium and a fierce battle with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. The first leg of this 1/4 final has attracted the attention of countless fans.
From the start of the game, Arsenal showed a strong desire to attack. In the 12th minute, Saka received a pass from a teammate and calmly fired into the far corner to open the scoring for Arsenal. However, Bayern were not easy to match and they quickly fought back. In the 18th minute, Gnabry picked up the ball and scored with a tackle to equalize the score.
In the second half of the first half, the game entered a white-hot stage. In the 32nd minute, Sane was tackled in the penalty area, the referee awarded a penalty, Kane hit the penalty, and Bayern overtook the score. However, Arsenal did not give up and continued to launch onslaught in an attempt to equalise again.
Arsenal continued to strengthen their attack. In the 76th minute, Gabriel Jesus flicked the ball across after successive passes, and Trossard followed up with a push to score, and Arsenal equalised again. After that, neither side was able to score again, and the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
It is worth mentioning that the referee's decision in this game caused a lot of controversy. In the 66th minute, Gabriel handballed in the box, but the referee missed the obvious foul. In the 95th minute, Bukayo Saka fell to the ground after making physical contact with Manuel Neuer in the box, but the referee also did not award a penalty. These controversial decisions undoubtedly added a bit of suspense and topicality to the game.
Throughout the game, Arsenal and Bayern Munich showed a very high level of competition. The players of both sides did their best on the field and gave the fans a wonderful game. Although it was not possible to distinguish the winner, this draw undoubtedly laid the groundwork for the next match.
So, who do you think will have the last laugh in the next game, Arsenal or Bayern, and successfully advance to the next round? Feel free to leave your thoughts and predictions in the comment section and discuss this European football event with us!