US EditionEze stunner helps Arsenal past Leverkusen into last eight
- Tuesday night at the Emirates saw Arsenal defeat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 as Eberechi Eze opened his Champions League account, advancing to the quarter-finals.
- After a 1-1 first leg in Germany last week, Arsenal needed a win to progress following a last-gasp Kai Havertz penalty that left the tie balanced.
- Arsenal produced 12 shots on target, forced six saves from Janis Blaswich, and accrued 1.05 xG before Eze's goal.
- A composed Declan Rice finish just after the hour, followed by David Raya’s late save denying Christian Kofane, sealed the tie and preserved Arsenal’s clean sheet.
- With Eze developing and Trossard back, Arsenal possess reinforced options moving forward as Eberechi Eze drew high ratings and Leandro Trossard returned from a hip injury, creating early chances.
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The Gunners scored a sumptuous goal in the 8th final return of the Champions League against Leverkusen (2-0).
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In the Football Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen missed the quarter-finals. The Bundesliga player lost the eight-elfin rematch at Arsenal with 0:2 (0:1) and retired after the 1:1 in the first round a week ago.
Arsenal keep quadruple hopes alive as two England stars help secure victory over Bayer Leverkusen
Arsenal swept into the Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 2-0 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening, completing a 3-1 aggregate victory.Mikel Arteta's side produced a performance full of confidence and quality, with strikes from England internationals Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice proving too much for the German visitors.The Gunners have now reached the last eight of Europe's premier club competit…
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