Arsenal beat Porto on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals first time since 2010

Arsenal hosted Porto at the Emirates Stadium in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The Gunners had lost the first leg in Portugal, so they needed to score twice without conceding in regular time to advance to the next round.

The hosts started the match strongly, controlling possession, but they struggled to create many clear chances. Porto adapted well to their opponents and felt comfortable on the field, defending resolutely and posing a threat on the counterattack.

In the latter part of the first half, Arsenal managed to break through Porto's solid defense unexpectedly, opening the scoring with a fine goal. A superb combination ended with Trossard's precise finish, following an equally elegant pass from Odegaard.

Porto remained unfazed in the second half, despite Arsenal's increased pressure. The Gunners pushed forward and intensified their attacks, but for a long time, they failed to create anything truly dangerous in front of Costa's goal.

After the 80th minute, two chances, one each for Jesus and Saka, were denied by the visitors' goalkeeper with excellent reactions. In the end, the Portuguese team held firm, and the game went into extra time.

The two additional 15-minute periods didn't produce any goals, and the participants for the next stage were determined in a penalty shootout. Arsenal were more accurate from the penalty spot. Arsenal advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010.

UEFA Champions League, Round of 16
Second Leg
Arsenal - Porto - 1:0 (4:2 Penalties)
Goal: Trossard, 41