In just under three weeks’ time, Arsenal will host Porto at the Emirates Stadium with their UEFA Champions League future hanging in the balance. Wenderson Galeno’s stunning stoppage-time goal tipped the scales in Porto’s favor, leaving Mikel Arteta’s team facing an uphill battle. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in possession, Porto remained a threat throughout the match, and Galeno’s late winner sealed the victory for the hosts.
In the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 clash at the Estadio do Dragao, FC Porto emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Arsenal, thanks to Galeno’s dramatic stoppage-time goal. Although the Portuguese side initially struggled to assert themselves, they had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 21st minute when Galeno hit the post with a volley before missing the follow-up from close range. Arsenal found it challenging to create clear-cut chances but came close through William Saliba’s header from Bukayo Saka’s corner from the right wing.
