Arsenal Draw 1-1 With Bayer Leverkusen After Late Havertz Penalty
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In Brief
Kai Havertz scored a last-minute penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at Bayer Leverkusen.
Key Facts
- Kai Havertz scored a late penalty to equalise for Arsenal against his former club Bayer Leverkusen.
- The match ended 1-1 in the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie.
- Arsenal were trailing to a goal from Robert Andrich, scored from a corner.
- The penalty came with a minute of normal time remaining.
- Arsenal's 100% record in the competition ended with this draw.
What Happened
Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen played to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League last-16 first leg. Robert Andrich scored for Leverkusen from a corner before Kai Havertz equalised with a late penalty.
Why It Matters
The result leaves the tie open ahead of the second leg, with Arsenal avoiding defeat in Germany but losing their perfect record. The late penalty keeps Arsenal's hopes alive for progressing in the Champions League.
What's Next
Arsenal will host Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg, where both teams will compete for a place in the next round. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated the team needs to improve for the return fixture.
Sources
- The Independent — Kai Havertz nets late Arsenal equaliser at former side Bayer Leverkusen(3h ago)
- The Independent — Havertz scores late penalty to give Arsenal upper hand in Leverkusen tie(3h ago)
- The Independent — Mikel Arteta: Arsenal need to improve in second leg against Bayer Leverkusen(1h ago)