Harry Kane scores and assists against Arsenal as Declan Rice backs him for Ballon d’Or

Harry Kane scored a penalty and set up another goal for Bayern Munich against Arsenal on 21 October 2026, extending his Champions League scoring streak to 10 games. Arsenal’s Declan Rice then scored a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw in Munich and backed his England teammate to win the Ballon d’Or.

Kane’s contribution went beyond his goal. After Eberechi Eze put Arsenal ahead, Kane threaded a pass through to Alphonso Davies for Bayern’s equaliser. He later converted a penalty to put Bayern in front, but Rice reached a pass from substitute Viktor Gyökeres and finished in the 82nd minute to secure the draw.

Why Rice backed Kane for the Ballon d’Or

Kane’s penalty made him only the second player to score in 10 consecutive Champions League matches, leaving him one game short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s run of 11. The Guardian reported that it was Kane’s 16th goal against Arsenal, a club he faced regularly during his years at Tottenham. BBC Sport put his Bayern record at 156 goals in 158 appearances since his 2023 move from Tottenham.

How Arsenal held Bayern in Munich

Eze had come on after Bukayo Saka went off injured in the 10th minute. Arsenal had won away to Bayern only once before, in a 2013 Champions League tie that Bayern still advanced from on away goals. Rice’s late finish gave Arsenal a point despite Kane’s goal and assist.

CBS Sports argued that Kane’s passing and work in midfield stood out alongside his finishing, particularly with Joshua Kimmich absent for Bayern. Its analysis also contrasted Kane’s output with that of Arsenal’s starting centre-forwards, who had taken 17 shots across 16 matches in all competitions. That comparison is an assessment of the teams’ attacking play, rather than a measure of the award vote.

Kane said Ballon d’Or voting had already closed and he would wait for the result. The Guardian reported that the ceremony was due the following Monday, so his performance against Arsenal and Rice’s endorsement came after the votes had been cast.