Declan Rice scored a superb 82nd-minute equaliser as Arsenal fought back to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League encounter at the Allianz Arena.
Arsenal were heading for a first defeat in 14 league phase or group stage games before a slick passing move involving Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres allowed Rice to race into the box and fire a clinical finish beyond Manuel Neuer from an acute angle.
Earlier, Eberechi Eze had scored the opening goal in similar style from a Martin Odegaard pass after replacing Bukayo Saka, who was forced off with an early injury, but Harry Kane inspired Bayern’s recovery.
The former Spurs striker, who is one of the leading contenders to win the Ballon d’Or at Monday’s ceremony, set up Alphonso Davies’ leveller with a superb through-ball before converting their second goal from the spot after Jurrien Timber had handled.
Kane’s goal was his 16th in 22 games against Arsenal and made him only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in 10 consecutive Champions League games, but his England team-mate had the final say as his equaliser clinched a draw for the visitors.
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