Champions League Stalemate: Arsenal Held by Bayern Munich

Arsenal’s dream of Champions League glory hangs in the balance after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the first leg of their quarter-final clash.

Returning Hero Haunts Arsenal:

Harry Kane, Tottenham’s talisman, silenced the jeering Arsenal faithful with a penalty just before halftime, cancelling out Bukayo Saka’s early opener.

Bayern Fight Back:

Despite recent struggles in the Bundesliga, Bayern showed their class. Serge Gnabry, a former Arsenal player, equalized just six minutes after Saka’s goal.

Second Half Drama:

Substitute Leandro Trossard restored parity for Arsenal after a moment of brilliance from Gabriel Jesus.
The Gunners had a penalty shout waved away in the dying seconds, leaving them frustrated.

Controversial Moments:

Both sides felt aggrieved by refereeing decisions. Arsenal escaped a potential penalty for a handball by Gabriel, while Bayern’s appeals for a foul on Sane leading to Kane’s penalty were ignored.

All to Play For:

The second leg promises another nail-biter in Munich on April 17th. With the tie finely balanced, both teams have a shot at progressing to the semi-finals.