According to a report by Flashscore on Wednesday October 21, 2026, Arsenal reached half-time level at 1-1 against Bayern Munich in their Champions League encounter, despite taking the lead through Eberechi Eze. However, several individual performances offered room for improvement.

Four Worst Arsenal Players in the First Half

1. Kai Havertz

Havertz struggled to make the most of his attacking opportunities against Bayern. In the sixth minute, his low pass from outside the penalty area found Bukayo Saka, whose attempted shot was intercepted. In the 37th minute, Havertz failed to control a dangerous cross from a teammate, allowing Bayern's defence to clear the danger.

2. Noni Madueke

Madueke struggled to make his attacking contributions count during the first half. In the third minute, he received a precise pass from Saka but was quickly surrounded by defenders and lost possession. He also lost the ball in the 19th minute after receiving a pass from Havertz, while his delivery into the penalty area in the 29th minute was blocked.

3. Riccardo Calafiori

Calafiori had mixed moments in the opening period, particularly when Arsenal needed better finishing. In the 20th minute, he won the ball from a corner but fired well over the crossbar. He came close to scoring in the 42nd minute, yet his effort from inside the penalty area went narrowly wide of the right post.

4. Ezri Konsa

Konsa endured a difficult moment in the 39th minute when referee Davide Massa booked him for a foul. The yellow card placed him under disciplinary pressure for the remainder of the contest. However, the available commentary does not identify a specific defensive error by Konsa, making his inclusion among Arsenal's four worst performers less conclusive.