Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich: 3 talking points as Gunners stutter in quarter-finals

Arsenal fought back from a 2-1 deficit to earn a share of the spoils in their quarter-final matchup against Bayern Munich

By Adam Schultz | Apr 10, 2024

Arsenal FC v FC Bayern Munchen: Quarter-final First Leg - UEFA Champions League 2023/24 / Marc Atkins/GettyImages

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2. David Raya's influence in Bayern's opener sucked the Gunners' momentum

I'm still trying to figure out exactly why Raya came up at the ball near the halfway line when Gabriel had things under control.

The Spaniard's presence clearly surprised the Brazilian as his clearance fell straight to a Bayern player and the break away was swift, clean and led to the equalizer from Gnabry.

Arsenal was cruising in the opening stages, but that moment tipped the scales Bayern's way.

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