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Real Madrid cruise past Leipzig as Arsenal hold Bayern in Champions League

Real Madrid secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, while Arsenal fought back to claim a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League matches.

At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid produced a dominant offensive display to sweep aside their German opponents.

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for the hosts before Arda Güler doubled the lead. Kylian Mbappé added a third, and Yan Diomande completed the scoring, while Tidiam Gomis managed a single consolation goal for Leipzig.

Arsenal fight back in Munich

In Germany, Arsenal came from behind to earn a hard-fought point against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Eberechi Eze gave Mikel Arteta’s side the lead in the 25th minute, but Alphonso Davies equalized for the German champions 10 minutes later following a sustained spell of pressure.

Harry Kane put Bayern ahead just past the hour mark, but Declan Rice struck in the 82nd minute to level the scores and secure a valuable away draw for the London side.

The results leave Real Madrid comfortably placed in their group stage campaign, while Arsenal remain unbeaten on the road in Europe.

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