Arsenal Secures Crucial Away Goal
Kai Havertz scored a late penalty for Arsenal against Bayer Leverkusen, securing a crucial 1-1 away draw in the Champions League Round of 16 Champions League News - Daily podcast BBC Sport.
The penalty was awarded after a foul by Leverkusen's Odilon Kossounou on Gabriel Jesus in the 89th minute. Havertz, a former Leverkusen player, calmly converted the spot-kick to level the score. Arsenal's away goal gives them a significant advantage heading into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a place in the quarter-finals. The draw keeps Arsenal's Champions League hopes alive after a tough match. They had to withstand considerable pressure from the Bundesliga leaders, who are currently unbeaten this season.
