Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16 second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Inspired by a stunning strike from Eberechi Eze, Mikel Arteta’s side delivered an impressive performance to secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Often criticised for grinding out results this season, Arsenal showcased attacking quality with two well-taken goals to seal progression.
Having been eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s semi-finals, Arsenal will now face Sporting Lisbon in the quarter-finals. The Portuguese side advanced after a remarkable comeback, overturning a three-goal first-leg deficit to defeat Bodo/Glimt 5-3 on aggregate.
The victory over Leverkusen provides a timely boost for Arsenal as they prepare for a crucial domestic showdown against Manchester City, with their pursuit of a first major trophy in six years gathering momentum.
