11.03.2026 23:30
Arsenal star Kai Havertz, who was welcomed with a "Welcome back" banner by Bayer Leverkusen fans at the start of the match, saddened his former team with a goal in the 89th minute.
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Bayer Leverkusen faced Arsenal. The match played at Bay Arena ended in a 1-1 draw.
WELCOMED WITH A 'WELCOME BACK' BANNER
The home team's fans displayed a banner with the words 'Welcome back' for German player Kai Havertz, who wore the Bayer Leverkusen jersey in previous years, as a gesture to the star player before the match.
HAVERTZ SADENED HIS OLD TEAM
With the start of the match, Bayer Leverkusen's goal came in the 46th minute from a corner organized by Robert Andrich. Arsenal equalized the score with a penalty goal by Havertz in the 89th minute. Havertz did not celebrate after scoring against his former team, and a great silence fell over the entire stadium.
REVERSE MATCH ON MARCH 17 IN ENGLAND
The return match will be played on Tuesday, March 17, at Arsenal's home in England. The challenging match will start at 23:00.