Arsenal died against Bayern in the quarterfinals of the Champions League

HE played at home and opened the score, but Arsenal struggled to draw 2-2 with Bayern in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on April 9.

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ENGLAND After the 2-2 draw with Bayern in the quarter-finals of the first leg of the Champions League, coach Mikel Arteta wanted Arsenal to limit personal mistakes if they wanted to reach the semi-finals.

Both teams had some regrets after the match at Emirates, but overall the draw was acceptable for both. Arsenal and Bayern players and coaches exchanged friendly gestures after the match, when the score of 2-2 reflected the true situation.

This result also makes the return match at Bayern Stadium on April 17 promising to be unpredictable and attractive.

Saka (No. 7) curled in to open the score in the match against Bayern at Emirates Stadium, England on April 9. Photo: Reuters

Bayern is rated lower with unstable performance and no spectators at away field due to UEFA sanctions. Arsenal is better in terms of stability and youth. But in the context of the Champions League being the last lifeline this season, Bayern played a match at their true level and almost came away with a victory.

The developments in the first half showed that experience is always important in the Champions League. Arsenal 's young stars entered the game with excitement and soon opened the score, but Bayern, with many players who had won major tournaments, did not flinch. The away team calmly waited for the opportunity and made the most of counter-attacks to take the lead in the first 45 minutes.

Bukayo Saka 's low curling goal in the 12th minute seemed to help Arsenal control the game, but Bayern only needed six minutes to equalize. The mistake in the combination between Gabriel Magalhaes and Jakub Kiwior caused the host to lose the ball at home, giving Bayern a chance to quickly counterattack. Two consecutive precise passes from Leroy Sane and Leon Goretzka brought the ball to Serge Gnabry's feet. Despite facing David Raya in a difficult position, the former Arsenal player still scored successfully.

Gnabry (black shirt) equalized 1-1 for Bayern. Photo: Reuters

Kiwior's left wing continued to be thoroughly exploited by Bayern. Also from a counterattack 15 minutes later, Sane dribbled the ball at speed from the left edge to the middle past a series of Arsenal players, before being fouled by William Saliba in the penalty area. From the penalty kick, Harry Kane easily defeated Raya. The 30-year-old striker has scored 15 goals in 20 matches against Arsenal and eight of them came from penalties.

More than 60,000 spectators at the Emirates created an exciting atmosphere for the first time witnessing the home team play in the quarterfinals of the Champions League after 14 years. However, on the field, Arsenal's players were somewhat impatient and impatient after being led backwards, leading to not many sharp plays on the ball. The difference only comes from the duo coming on as substitutes in the second half. Gabriel Jesus skillfully turned the ball in the penalty area and then passed it to Leandro Trossard who finished into the far corner, equalizing in the 76th minute. Trossard was also the only scorer at the Emirates against Porto in the 1/8 round.

In the rest of the match, each team created an outstanding play. Kingsley Coman hit the post from close range, before Saka collided with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the penalty area in the final seconds. The referee did not consult VAR and blew the whistle for time out, in the angry reaction of Saka and his teammates.

Kane (No. 9) scored his 15th goal against Arsenal in his career.

Arsenal holds the ball better with 58%, but the number of expected goals is only about half that of Bayern. The second leg taking place a week later in Germany promises to be difficult for Mikel Arteta and his team. They still have to play Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend, while Bayern is likely to continue to "let go" of the Bundesliga to focus on the rematch at Allianz Arena.