Trossard’s Heroics Salvage Draw for Arsenal Against Bayern Munich
In the Champions League quarter-final first leg, Arsenal and Bayern Munich played out an intense 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Here’s how the players fared:
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1. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): The young winger opened the scoring with an excellent goal, bending an inch-perfect shot into the far corner. His performance earned him high praise.
2. Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich): The former Arsenal player came back to haunt his old club, netting a goal against his former employers. His smart finish showcased his quality.
3. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): The England captain converted a penalty after Leroy Sane drew a foul. Kane’s clinical finish continued his impressive record against the Gunners.
4. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal substitute): The hero of the match, Trossard hammered home a vital equalizer in the second half. His precise effort leveled the scoreline and kept Arsenal in contention.
The game was a thrilling affair, with both teams showing attacking intent.
Substitute Kingsley Coman came close to securing a late winner for Bayern, but his near-post flick hit the base of the Arsenal post.
Additionally, Arsenal felt they should have been awarded a late penalty when Saka went down in the box, but the referee waved away the appeals despite the home supporters’ fury.
Overall, it was an exciting clash that sets up an intriguing second leg. Football fans can look forward to more drama as these two European giants battle it out for a spot in the semi-finals.