US EditionHavertz haunts former club as Arsenal rescue 1-1 draw at Leverkusen
- On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Bayer Leverkusen host Arsenal at BayArena in the Champions League last-16 first leg, with Arsenal facing a third away game in seven days and seeking a positive result for next week's return leg.
- After a perfect group phase, Arsenal topped their Champions League group by winning all eight matches, while Bayer Leverkusen reached the last 16 after edging Olympiacos in the play-off.
- Arsenal will reinstate William Saliba, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Gabriel after rest or injury, with David Raya and Piero Hincapie included in the predicted XI.
- A positive night would bolster Arsenal's momentum as they pursue an unprecedented quadruple, with Christian Norgaard risking suspension if booked again tonight before the return leg next week and Carabao Cup final.
- Leverkusen's away form and defensive record — unbeaten against English opposition and with Opta xG 6.17 — make them tough opponents for Arsenal on Wednesday.
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Bayer Leverkusen shows a good match against Favorit FC Arsenal. In the end, however, it is not enough to win. The Leverkusen annoyed about the referee.
Bayer Leverkusen has preserved the chance to progress in the Champions League in the first eight-year duel with FC Arsenal. The game ended 1:1.
Havertz's penalty equalizer earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw away to Bayer Leverkusen... The match will be decided in the second leg. OSEN = Reporter Jeong Seung-woo Arsenal avoided defeat in Germany and leveled the score. Kai Havertz converted a late penalty to level the score. Arsenal won on the 12th (Korean time).
Revealed: What Leverkusen boss told Jover as Arteta rages at Arsenal players
Kasper Hjulmand was seen speaking with Nicolas Jover after Bayer Leverkusen’s goal against Arsenal (TNT Sports) Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand revealed what he told Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover after their 1-1 draw in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Mikel Arteta’s side went behind in Germany as Robert Andrich put Leverkusen in front in the 46th minute from a corner after Eberechi Eze was blocked when the ball was p…
Arsenal players were held to a draw in Leverkusen in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Big wins for Real, Bodø/Glimt and PSG.
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