Declan Rice stole the limelight from Harry Kane as Arsenal hit back to snatch a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League clash Wednesday at the Allianz Arena. Gunners midfielder Rice lashed low beyond Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer eight minutes from time, extending his side's unbeaten start to this season's competition after back-to-back wins over Napoli and Lille. The draw ended Arsenal's 14-game winning streak in the UCL League Phase, the second longest in competition history after Bayern.
Kane, Tottenham's all-time record scorer, was on course to claim the winner after converting a 61st-minute penalty following Jurrien Timber's handball. The England captain, who is in contention to win the Ballon d'Or on Monday, had earlier produced a sublime assist for Alphonso Davies to cancel out Eberechi Eze's opener. Arsenal responded well to their biggest test since losing last season's final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, with Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions deservedly returning home with a share of the spoils.
The draw was soured slightly by an early injury to Bukayo Saka, who limped off in the 10th minute. With Michael Olise suspended, Jamal Musiala injured and Luis Díaz on the bench, Bayern's attacking threat was significantly diminished. Arsenal controlled much of the play, and Eze edged them ahead in the 25th minute before Davies levelled after a Kane through ball.
A breathless second half featured superb saves from Neuer and David Raya. Kane put Bayern ahead from the spot with 29 minutes remaining, but Rice salvaged a point for Arsenal with a late strike. Timber's effort in the final moments was tipped over by Neuer as an entertaining encounter ended all square.
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