Leandro Trossard's Respite: Arsenal Earns Draw Against Bayern Munich
UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg Ends in 2-2 Tie
Arsenal's Resilience Shines Amidst Bayern's Dominance
In a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Arena, Arsenal and Bayern Munich played to a captivating 2-2 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Leandro Trossard's second-half equalizer salvaged a valuable away result for the Gunners, who showed commendable resilience against the Bavarians' relentless attack.
Bayern, with their towering home advantage, dominated the early proceedings, testing Arsenal's resolve. However, the Gunners held firm, with Havertz making a crucial goal-saving intervention in the opening half-hour. Arsenal's relentless commitment paid off in the 54th minute when Trossard netted Arsenal's first goal, stunning the home crowd.
Bayern responded swiftly, with Serge Gnabry equalizing just six minutes later. The pendulum swung back in Bayern's favor as Jamal Musiala netted the hosts' second in the 60th minute. Arsenal looked set for a disappointing defeat, having lost their last three encounters with Bayern by the same 5-1 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League.
But Trossard had other plans. Summoning his attacking prowess, the Belgian found the equalizer in the 90th minute, sending Arsenal's bench and traveling fans into a frenzy. Arsenal's resilience, coupled with Trossard's late heroics, has given the Gunners a fighting chance heading into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
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