Bayer Leverkusen’s social media team probably intended to jest, but no one could have expected their playful post before the match to almost foretell such events for Kasper Hjulmand’s squad. The message, “No corners allowed,” took a jab at Arsenal’s usual strategy this season, hinting: “Worth a try … ”
The tactic seemed effective through a largely uneventful first half with neither side earning a corner until stoppage time. However, the dynamic shifted in the second half when Leverkusen’s captain Robert Andrich scored from their second corner of the night. Arsenal found themselves needing a response, and Kai Havertz delivered, coming off the bench to equalize late from the penalty spot after Noni Madueke was fouled.
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