The "Gunners" Arsenal came from behind to draw with Bayer Leverkusen late in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
In the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg on Wednesday night, 11 Mar 2026 GMT+7, the notable match featured Germany's "Pharmacy" Bayer Leverkusen hosting England's "Gunners" Arsenal at the BayArena.
By the 19th minute of the first half, Arsenal nearly took the lead as Gabriel Martinelli's shot crashed loudly off the crossbar, and the half ended 0-0.
Resuming the second half, in the 46th minute, Leverkusen took the lead 1-0 when Alex Grimaldo delivered a corner kick from the right side into the penalty area, and Robert Andrich headed the ball into the near post.
Then, in the 89th minute, Arsenal earned a penalty after Noni Madueke was fouled by Malik Tillman, and Kai Havertz successfully converted the penalty to equalize 1-1 for the Gunners.
Neither team scored again in the remaining time. The match ended with Arsenal drawing 1-1 at Bayer Leverkusen. The teams will face off again in the second leg at Arsenal's home, Emirates Stadium, on 17 March to decide who advances to the quarterfinals.