Arsenal rescues draw against Bayern Munich in Champions League quarterfinals on night of high security

Arsenal rescued a draw in the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, on a night which saw a heightened security presence at matches across Europe.

Arsenal rescued a draw in the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, on a night which saw a heightened security presence at matches across Europe. Second-half substitute Leandro Trossard scored a late equalizer to tie the scores at 2-2, setting up an enticing return leg in Munich on April 17. Talk before the match, however, centered around the extra security measures following a threat from the Islamic State terror group against the Emirates Stadium and other European soccer stadiums hosting Champions League matches. Earlier on Tuesday, European soccer governing body UEFA had said it was “aware” of the “alleged terrorist threats,” while Arsenal said it was working closely with local police “regarding the safety and security of all supporters and staff.” While matches in Spain and France promised reinforced security measures, London’s Metropolitan Police said that a robust policing plan had been implemented and fans were certainly faced with an increased police presence as they made their way into the stadium. Talk after the match, though, was all about a controversial late decision to not award Arsenal a last-gasp penalty after Bukayo Saka went down following a collision with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.