Arsenal’s Declan Rice strikes late to deny Bayern Munich after Harry Kane penalty
Arsenal secured a hard-fought draw against Bayern Munich in the Champions League after a late goal from Declan Rice. The match saw Harry Kane score for Bayern, but Arsenal's resilience allowed them to leave the Allianz Arena with a point.
Why it matters
This result is significant for Arsenal's standing in the Champions League and highlights the competitive nature of European football.
Declan Rice knee-slides across the turf after scoring Arsenal’s equaliser late in the second half. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC/Getty Images Declan Rice knee-slides across the turf after scoring Arsenal’s equaliser late in the second half. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC/Getty Images Champions League Arsenal’s Declan Rice strikes late to deny Bayern Munich after Harry Kane penalty David Hytner at the Allianz Arena Wed 21 Oct 2026 22.14 BST Last modified on Thu 22 Oct 2026 00.16 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google It is as if Harry Kane cannot get enough of tormenting Arsenal. The Bayern Munich striker has plenty of form from his Tottenham days. He remains the top scorer in north London derby history with 14 goals. He made an impact yet again here and yet it was not a night when he had the final word.
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