Bayer Leverkusen believe they have a chance to reach the Champions League quarter-finals after coming close to handing Arsenal their first season defeat in the elite event. Former Leverkusen player Kai Havertz converted an 89th-minute penalty to cancel out Robert Andrich's opener as the Gunners salvaged a 1-1 draw in the last 16 first leg match on Wednesday in Germany.

Arsenal got set-piece goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber to beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a top-five clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta has admitted his side must improve in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie after a dramatic late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in Germany on Wednesday night.

The first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 between Real Madrid and Manchester City is by far the most-awaited clash of the week. The team coached by Alvaro Arbeloa will host Pep Guardiola's men at the Bernabeu for what has become a classic tie over the past few editions of the European tournament.

Kai Havertz converted a controversial late penalty against his former team as Arsenal escaped BayArena on level terms after a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in a UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday.