Bayern Munich and Arsenal finished level at 2-2 in the UEFA Champions League league-phase clash.

The Allianz Arena in München hosted a high-octane UEFA Champions League league-phase match on 21 October 2026, pitting German champions Bayern Munich against English side Arsenal. Both clubs entered the game seeking a full three points, but the encounter turned into a seesaw battle that ended in a draw.

How it unfolded

The match opened with an early booking when Arsenal’s Kai Havertz was shown a yellow card in the 13th minute for a bad foul. The first breakthrough came ten minutes later when Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze capitalised on a through ball from Martin Ødegaard, firing a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner to put the visitors ahead at 25′.

Bayern Munich responded swiftly, restoring parity ten minutes after the opening goal. Alphonso Davies, receiving a through ball from Harry Kane, struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that nestled in the bottom right corner, leveling the score at 35′.

Arsenal’s defensive discipline was tested again before the hour mark, with centre-back Ezri Konsa receiving a yellow card in the 39th minute for a bad foul. The home side then took the lead in the 61st minute when Harry Kane stepped up to convert a penalty, sending a right-footed shot to the top left corner and putting Bayern Munich 2-1 up.

The final twist arrived in the closing stages. Arsenal’s Declan Rice, assisted by Viktor Gyökeres, unleashed a right-footed strike from the right side of the box that found the centre of the net in the 82nd minute, drawing the match level at 2-2. No further goals were recorded, and the game concluded with the scores level.

Standout performers

  • Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) – Scored the opening goal, finishing a well-timed through ball from Martin Ødegaard.
  • Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) – Equalised with a composed finish after a chance created by Harry Kane.
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – Provided the assist for Davies, then converted the penalty to give Bayern the lead.
  • Declan Rice (Arsenal) – Secured the equaliser with a clinical finish, aided by Viktor Gyökeres.

Match facts

  • Final score: Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal
  • Goals:
    • 25′ – Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) – assist Martin Ødegaard
    • 35′ – Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) – assist Harry Kane
    • 61′ – Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – penalty
    • 82′ – Declan Rice (Arsenal) – assist Viktor Gyökeres
  • Bookings:
    • 13′ – Kai Havertz (Arsenal) – yellow card
    • 39′ – Ezri Konsa (Arsenal) – yellow card
  • Venue: Allianz Arena, München

What it means

The 2-2 draw means both Bayern Munich and Arsenal leave the UEFA Champions League league phase with a point each from this fixture, keeping their respective campaigns open as they seek to accumulate further results in the remaining matches.