Champions League Player Ratings | Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal — Robert Andrich and Kai Havertz push the tie for a second-leg decider
Champions League Player Ratings | Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal — Robert Andrich and Kai Havertz push the tie for a second-leg decider Goals from Robert Andrich and Kai Havertz ensure a close draw as Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal are set for a decider in England. The first half was a largely quiet affair as the two sides jostled for possession, but Leverkusen would find themselves satisfied with their performance before the break. The hosts took the Gunners head on, and kept them out of scoring positions for the best part of the half. Mikel Arteta’s men came close to netting an opener when Gabriel Martinelli’s left-footed shot rattled the post as he failed to put the cherry on top of a brilliant Arsenal move in the 19th minute. Arteta’s first-half frustration was doubled just moments into the second half when Die Werkself led the match thanks to an Andrich header from Alejandro Grimaldo’s inswing ball into the box from a corner. Leverkusen had chances in the matc...