Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Rice levels for Gunners to hold Bavarians in Germany

England defensive midfielder, Declan Rice, netted a fine leveller for Arsenal as the visitors fought from the back to finish 2-2 in the League Phase match of the Uefa Champions League 2026/27 against Bayern Munich on Wednesday 21 October, 2026 at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

It was Mikel Arteta’s Gunners heading straight to defeat until Sweden forward, Viktor Gyökeres provided for Rice, who did not fail to convert perfectly.

Rice struck the net past Bayern goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, from a critical angle.

Arsenal took the lead in the 25th minute through England attacking midfielder, Eberechi Eze, with an assist from Norway midfielder, Martin Odegaard, but, in the 35th minute, the hosts restored the game to level with Alphonso Davies’ goal after England Captain, Harry Kane, had provided.

And, in the 61st minute, Kane put the home side in front with the second from the penalty spot. Bayern Munich were awarded the spot kick after Jurrien Timber had handled the ball.

The Gunners dominated after Kane’s goal and it paid off in the 82nd minute when Rice levelled with his goal.

Bayern Munich forward, Kane, won the Player Of The Match (POTM) award.

Vincent Kompany’s side fielded without French winger, Michael Olise, due to a suspension and German midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, following the death of a family member.

Arteta’s post-draw comments

Mikel Arteta, Spanish manager of Arsenal, spoke to TNT Sports after the showdown against Bayern, saying, the game has emerged “one of the highest levels” his side has featured in.

He said, his side were “dominant”, and expressed dejection after losing England winger, Bukayo Saka, whom he said was having a “great game”.

Arteta said: “What a game. That’s one of the highest levels that we have played, the level of the opposition, what the game required, and our level as well.

“Two teams that wanted to press each other constantly. Two teams that wanted to attack and play. I think it was a fascinating game.

“We were so dominant. We did everything to deserve the first goal. We didn’t score it, then we lost Bukayo, who was having a great game.

“So I really value and I’m really aware that what the boys have done tonight is special.”

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