Arsenal player ratings: Rice and Eze star with 9/10 in Bayern draw

In a captivating UEFA Champions League encounter, Arsenal showcased true resilience by fighting back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

The Gunners suffered an early blow when Bukayo Saka hobbled off in the tenth minute, yet substitute Eberechi Eze put Arsenal ahead before Harry Kane turned the tide by assisting Alphonso Davies and converting a penalty.

Ultimately, a late strike from Declan Rice preserved Mikel Arteta’s side’s unbeaten record in Europe. Below are the player ratings reported by Matt Verri for the Evening Standard:

David Raya — 8

Showed impressive distribution early on, made a sharp stop against Serge Gnabry, and pulled off a breathtaking save to deny Upamecano’s header.

Jurrien Timber — 6

Struggled against the dangerous Alphonso Davies after being left isolated, and unfortunately conceded a penalty after blocking Harry Kane’s shot with his arm.

Ezri Konsa — 7

Endured a confusing 20-minute spell managing Harry Kane and received a yellow card, but settled down to deliver a much-improved second-half display.

Gabriel — 8

Led the defense brilliantly with numerous key clearances and interceptions, repeatedly putting his body on the line to keep Bayern’s attack at bay.

Riccardo Calafiori — 6

Missed a prime back-post volley from a corner and saw his usual attacking threat contained well by Bayern before tiring late in the match.

Declan Rice — 9

Delivered a colossal midfield performance, driving forward to net the dramatic late equalizer while anchoring the side through an open, demanding match.

Bruno Guimaraes — 5

Showed composure on the ball and strength in duels, but lacked the mobility required to prevent Bayern from repeatedly overrunning the midfield.

Bukayo Saka — N/A

Started brightly against Davies before being forced off after just ten minutes with a quad injury, leaving Arsenal facing an anxious wait.

Martin Odegaard — 8

Thrived in open space, setting up Eze’s opener with a world-class pass and producing sublime set-piece deliveries throughout the contest.

Noni Madueke — 6

Shifted to the right wing early after Saka’s exit and worked tirelessly, though he ultimately lacked clinical end product in key moments.

Kai Havertz — 4

Struggled to impact proceedings, picked up a yellow card for a wild challenge, and offered little threat up front in a quiet outing.

Eberechi Eze (Sub 10′) — 9

Replaced Saka early and made an immediate splash with an emphatic goal past Neuer, constantly troubling Bayern’s defense with dynamic movement.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Sub 69′) — 7

Brought crucial composure to the middle of the park, successfully checking Bayern’s momentum and shielding the defensive line effectively.

Viktor Gyokeres (Sub 69′) — 7

Made a decisive impact off the bench by using his strength to hold off defenders and laying off the ball for Rice’s equalizer.