"The game had very different periods. We started well, had a massive chance, hit the crossbar with Martinelli. We had some dominance, but didn't do enough actions. They were quite dangerous because of that. We didn't pay enough attention at kick-off, and after they scored the goal."
"We had to stay emotionally very composed, we improved with the changes and found a way to draw the match. These are the details. They have certain routines, we didn't do it, and we paid the price for it."
"Andrich's goal just the second time that Arsenal had conceded in the first minute of the second half in a major European game, after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal for Barcelona in the Champions League in March 2010."
Arsenal faced Bayer Leverkusen in a Champions League last-16 first leg that ended 1-1. Leverkusen scored just 45 seconds into the second half when an unmarked Robert Andrich headed past David Raya following a corner. Arsenal responded with Kai Havertz converting a penalty in the 88th minute to secure a draw. Arteta expressed frustration over Arsenal's concentration lapses, particularly regarding their defensive setup at kick-off and failure to execute their defensive routines. Despite Arsenal's early dominance and chances, including Martinelli hitting the crossbar, they allowed Leverkusen dangerous opportunities. The draw leaves the tie evenly poised for the second leg in North London.
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