Real Madrid recorded a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, while Arsenal secured a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League action.
Madrid’s victory was powered by goals from Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande, while Tidiam Gomis scored Leipzig’s consolation goal, according to match reports.
Arsenal, meanwhile, came from behind to earn a point against Bayern at the Allianz Arena.
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Silva opened the scoring for Madrid before Güler doubled the hosts’ advantage. Mbappé added a third, while Diomande completed the scoring as the Spanish side secured a three-goal victory.
Leipzig managed a response through Gomis but could not mount a comeback against the hosts.
In Munich, Arsenal and Bayern shared four goals in an entertaining contest.
Eberechi Eze put Arsenal ahead in the 25th minute, but Alphonso Davies equalised for Bayern 10 minutes later to ensure the teams went into the break level.
Harry Kane then put the German champions ahead in the 61st minute, leaving Arsenal needing a response to avoid defeat.
Declan Rice restored parity for the visitors in the 82nd minute, earning Mikel Arteta’s side a draw away from home.
The results provided contrasting outcomes for the two European giants, with Madrid claiming victory at home and Arsenal taking a point from their trip to Germany.
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