In a nail-biting showdown, Arsenal edged past Porto in a tense Champions League clash, securing their spot in the quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years. The match ended 1-1 on aggregate, leading to a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
Arsenal kept their composure, confidently converting their first four penalties, while Porto’s Wendell hit the post and David Raya saved Galeno’s attempt. This 4-2 shootout victory propelled Arsenal to the next round after a hard-fought 1-0 win in extra time.
Leandro Trossard‘s goal just before halftime leveled the aggregate score, but Arsenal faced stiff resistance from the Portuguese side throughout the game. Despite the deadlock persisting into extra time, Mikel Arteta’s team maintained their focus and broke free from a string of disappointments, finally making it past the last-16 stage after seven consecutive exits.
