UCL Kane reflects on Bayern's hard‑fought battle with Arsenal

Harry Kane opened his post‑match interview with UEFA after Bayern Munich’s 2‑2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League, saying the penalty he converted in the second half gave the hosts the lead before Declan Rice’s late equaliser restored parity.

Key moments of the clash

The Gunners seized the initiative in the 25th minute when Eberechi Eze found the net, putting Arsenal ahead. Alphonso Davies answered swiftly, level‑ranking the score for Bayern Munich shortly after.

Kane then restored Bayern’s advantage from the penalty spot, shifting momentum back to the Bavarian side. However, Declan Rice struck late to level the encounter, ensuring both clubs shared the spoils.

“I thought it was a good performance, and a draw was probably a fair result overall. We just didn’t quite get enough right tonight to secure the win,” Kane told UEFA. “It was nice to help get us back into the game, and I thought we had some good moments, just not enough of them over the full 90 minutes.”

Looking ahead, Kane mentioned the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony, noting that the voting had already closed. “It would be amazing to win. The voting closed a long time ago, so there’s nothing I can do now except wait and see what happens,” he added.

The 2‑2 scoreline reflected a hard‑fought contest, with both sides creating moments of quality. Both clubs will now look to build on the positives as the Champions League group stage progresses.