Late Havertz Penalty Rescues Arsenal in 1–1 Draw Against Bayer Leverkusen
March 11, 2026
213d agoBayer Leverkusen and Arsenal F.C. shared the spoils in a tense 1–1 encounter in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Wednesday night.
The match at the BayArena saw both sides produce moments of quality, but neither could find a decisive winner as the tie remains finely balanced ahead of the second leg.
The German side struck first shortly after the restart. Midfielder Robert Andrich gave Leverkusen the lead early in the second half, rising highest to head the ball into the net from a well-delivered corner. The goal lifted the home crowd and gave Leverkusen confidence as they pushed forward looking to extend their advantage.
Despite falling behind, Arsenal continued to press and created several promising opportunities. The visitors came close in the first half when Gabriel Martinelli rattled the crossbar after a swift attacking move, but the breakthrough proved difficult as Leverkusen’s defense stayed compact.
Arsenal eventually found their equalizer late in the match after a foul inside the penalty area. Former Leverkusen forward Kai Havertz stepped up from the spot and calmly converted the penalty in the closing minutes, drawing his side level against his former club.
The late goal ensured Arsenal returned to London with an important away result. With the score tied at 1–1, everything will now be decided in the second leg at the Emirates Stadium as both teams continue their pursuit of a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Video
React to this story
Feature Your Player
GET YOUR PLAYER FEATURED ON TIPNGOAL
Reach sports fans across all our platforms. Send us your player profile and we'll feature it.
Comments
💬
No comments yet — be the first on the app!