Arsenal fought back to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s Champions League action, while Real Madrid handed RB Leipzig a 4-1 defeat.
For all the build-up, it promised to be a great game and the two teams didn’t disappoint, engaging in a fascinating battle before ultimately settling for a point each.
Arsenal went ahead when Eberechi Eze finished after running on to a ball over the top from Martin Odegaard. But Bayern equalised through Alphonso Davies, who was teed-up by Harry Kane in the 35th minute.
The game was level at the break but the German champions mounted their second-half fightback, with Kane scoring from the penalty spot to restore the hosts’ lead.
Arsenal refused to capitulate as Declan Rice burst forward and unleashed a thunderous strike into the bottom corner to equalise at 2-2 with under ten minutes on the clock.
The draw leaves both teams with tasks to do as the Champions League group stages resumes. Arsenal also lost out on a potential goal when Bukayo Saka was forced off with a suspected hamstring injury during the game.
In other matches, Real Madrid also took a step closer to qualification with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring, with Arda Guler doubling the lead.
Kylian Mbappe struck a third, with Yan Diomande rounding off the scoring for Madrid in preparation for their next match against El Clasico.
Aston Villa claimed their third win out of three so far beating Viking 3-1. Inter Milan needed a goal from Carlos Augusto to edge out Shakhtar Donetsk even though they finished the game with 10 men.
Club Brugge won 3-0 against Lens. LASK lost 3-2 to Sporting with two goals by Luis Suarez.
Paris Saint-Germain top the table after their trio of wins. Aston Villa, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Real Betis are also yet to taste defeat, with Slovan Bratislava, Lille and Porto still to register a point.
