The first leg of the match between Arsenal and Bayern ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams missing late penalty chances. Harry Kane’s penalty gave Bayern a lead going into halftime, but Leandro Trossard’s late goal for Arsenal leveled the score. The drama continued as both teams were controversially denied late penalties. Gabriel Magalhaes escaped a penalty for handling the ball in his own box, and Neuer’s apparent trip on Saka also went unrecognized.
Arteta, the Arsenal manager, expressed disappointment over missed opportunities and defensive lapses. He highlighted a crucial moment when Ben White failed to convert a chance to put Arsenal 2-0 ahead. Despite the defensive shortcomings, Arteta praised his players for rallying back after trailing at halftime. Looking ahead to the second leg at the Allianz Arena, Arteta expressed confidence in his team’s ability to learn from their mistakes.
He emphasized the importance of supporting the players and learning from the errors in both defense and attack. Arsenal last reached the Champions League semi-final in 2009, and Arteta believes his team has the potential to advance to the next round.