Rice equaliser earns Arsenal 2-2 draw with Bayern

Arsenal fought back to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich in the Champions League on October 21, 2026, as Declan Rice scored an 82nd-minute equaliser after Harry Kane had put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot. The result preserved Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the competition. Bayern had taken the lead in the second half, but Rice finished a move involving Noni Madueke and substitute Viktor Gyokeres to earn his side a point. Arsenal then pressed for a winner, with Manuel Neuer saving Jurrien Timber’s late attempt. Arsenal lost Bukayo Saka to injury inside the opening 10 minutes. Eberechi Eze replaced him and opened the scoring in the 25th minute, finishing Martin Odegaard’s pass. An offside flag initially ruled out the goal, but a video review allowed it to stand. The reports describe Saka as suffering a thigh or quad injury, but do not establish a confirmed diagnosis or recovery timetable. Bayern levelled in the 35th minute when Kane sent Alphonso Davies through with a pass, and Davies finished past goalkeeper David Raya. Kane later scored from the penalty spot in the 61st minute after Timber handled the ball in the area. The goal gave Bayern a 2-1 lead before Rice’s late...