Arsenal go into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich on the back of a draw, leaving everything still to be seen thanks to a 2-2 draw in Madrid on Tuesday evening.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for Arsenal after 12 minutes, but just six minutes later former Gunner Serge Gnabry came back to equalise for Bayern. The German giants had turned the game around before half-time when Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot.
Arsenal were not done there though and equalised in the 76th minute through Leandro Trossard. Things could have gone even better for the Gunners had the referee pointed to the penalty spot in the dying seconds when Saka collided with Manuel Neuer, but the appeal was dismissed.
Now it all comes down to the 90 minutes (or 120 if extra time is needed) in Munich. Arsenal travel to Germany on Wednesday, April 17 (kick-off 8pm).
Following the game at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal players took to social media to comment on the performance and result. Here’s what they had to say.
Martin Odegaard : Halftime We are all giving our all together. Thank you for the great support
Gabriel Martinelli : Everything is open in the return match
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Leandro Trossard : This is our house! There is still more to do!
Bukayo Saka : Frustrating, but everything is possible in the return match
Some Bayern players also commented on Instagram. Here you can see what they said.
Thomas Müller : Good fight in London. Now it’s our turn at home!
Matthijs de Ligt : Everything is possible in the Allianz Arena!
Eric Dier : See you at Allianz
Leroy Sane : Everything is open in the return match – we will be ready again with our fans at home!
Harry Kane : Great performance from start to finish. Only half time in the game. I’m already looking forward to next week in Munich with our fans and a special atmosphere.
Before full attention turns to the return leg, both teams have league matters to settle. Arsenal face Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 4.30pm), while Bayern face Cologne at the Allianz Arena on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm).
