FC Bayern narrowly missed out on a home win in the Champions League showdown against Arsenal. Despite holding a 2-1 lead at one point, the Munich team ultimately had to settle for a 2-2 draw. After the final whistle, Harry Kane and Tom Bischof said they were generally satisfied with their team’s performance but were frustrated by the missed opportunity to seal the game early.

Especially after halftime, the German record champions looked strong against the English champions. Bayern increased the pressure, created several chances, and took the lead on a penalty kick converted by Kane.

But instead of building on their lead, Munich let Arsenal back into the game. Declan Rice punished their lapses in the closing minutes with the equalizer to make it 2–2.

Kane: “We should have closed it out.”

After the game, Kane made it clear that, in his view, more could have been achieved. “It was a good performance. Especially at the start of the second half, we came back onto the field with high intensity and scored the goal. We should have sealed the deal during that phase—the chances were there,” explained the Bayern striker.

The 33-year-old himself played a major role in helping Munich turn the game around after falling behind early. First, he set up Alphonso Davies’ equalizer with a spectacular pass, then he scored from the penalty spot.

In the closing stages, however, Bayern were unable to maintain control of the game.

“In the last 20 minutes, we tried to keep possession, but Arsenal punished us with that goal. Overall, the draw is fair. We were missing a lot of players today, so we’ll take the point,” Kane concluded.

In fact, the record champions had to do without several key players, including Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala.

Bischof raves about Kane

Tom Bischof was also frustrated with the result after the final whistle. “When you take the lead, it’s definitely disappointing in the end if you don’t get the three points. We had a good stretch, established ourselves up front, and played well,” the midfielder explained.

At the same time, the 21-year-old acknowledged the quality of the London side. “But Arsenal is a very good team; they put us under pressure. Then we conceded the goal, and things got ugly.”

For Bischof personally, however, the match was still a special evening. With Kimmich sidelined, the youngster got the chance to prove himself against a top European club.

“I was really happy to be out on the field. Overall, it was a good team effort. We gave it our all and just should have made better use of that strong spell.”

Bischof was particularly impressed by his teammate Harry Kane. When asked about Kane’s chances for the Ballon d’Or, the Bayern pro made it clear who he’d like to see win the prestigious award. “I have no objection if Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or. He’d definitely deserve it. He not only scores the goals but also provides the assists and is always there for the team. That pass to Phonzie was just incredible.”

While Kane once again demonstrated his extraordinary importance to Munich’s attacking play, Bayern’s performance against Arsenal left a mixed impression: The team played well for long stretches, but ultimately lacked the finishing touch needed for the hoped-for home victory.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/22/haetten-das-ding-zumachen-muessen-bayern-aergert-sich-ueber-arsenal-remis/.