{
  "id": 15957788,
  "title": "UCL: Rice rescues draw for Arsenal in thrilling game at Bayern",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ucl-rice-rescues-draw-for-arsenal-in-thrilling-game-at-bayern",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T22:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ucl-rice-rescues-draw-for-arsenal-in-thrilling-game-at-bayern/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling match at Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Bayern Munich ended their league phase of the Champions League game in a draw after Declan Rice equalised in the final minutes. Early into the match, Bukayo Saka was forced to leave the field after just 10 minutes due to a suspected thigh injury. Saka's absence left a significant impact on Arsenal's gameplay. Eberechi Eze stepped in to give Arsenal the lead in the 35th minute with a well-placed shot after a brilliant pass from Martin Odegaard. Initially, the video assistant referee ruled Saka offside, but his goal stood after further review. However, Bayern Munich quickly responded, with Harry Kane capitalising on a through ball from Davies in the 40th minute, putting his team in front. In a penalty situation, Kane further extended Bayern's lead by slotting the ball past Arsenal's goalkeeper, Jurrien Timber. Despite Bayern's efforts to regain the lead, Arsenal remained resilient, preventing them from scoring another goal. In the dying moments of the game, Rice orchestrated a final attack assisted by Viktor Gyokeres, ultimately scoring a late equaliser for Arsenal, securing a draw for both teams. Arsenal's goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, was tested throughout the match, including a late save from Timber.",
  "summary": "Declan Rice scored a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich played out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League in a game where Bukayo Saka limped off with injury. Saka went down after just 10 minutes with a suspected thigh problem, after he attempted to play a pass without anyone […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Arsenal and Bayern Munich draw in Champions League match",
    "Declan Rice equalises late, secures draw for Arsenal",
    "Bukayo Saka forced off in 10th minute due to thigh injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/rice-strikes-to-earn-arsenal-draw-at-bayern",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:09:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rice rescues Arsenal with late equaliser at Bayern",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/rice-rescues-arsenal-with-late-equaliser-at-bayern",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "UCL: Declan Rice late strike seals Arsenal draw at Bayern",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ucl-declan-rice-late-strike-seals-arsenal-draw-at-bayern",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:51:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Man United thrashed 4-1 by Como as Arsenal snatch Bayern draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/man-united-thrashed-4-1-by-como-as-arsenal-snatch-bayern-draw",
        "published": "2026-10-22T02:00:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}