Arsenal suffered a defeat against Porto, failing to register a single shot on target

Arsenal arrived at Dragao for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against Porto.

For the Gunners, this was a significant match as they hadn't played in the knockout stage of the prestigious club tournament since 2017. Moreover, their last appearance beyond this stage dates back to 2010, providing them with a strong incentive to achieve a positive result over the two legs.

However, today's match didn't provide much spectacle. Both teams delivered a rather dull affair. Arsenal, especially, disappointed with their lack of attacking intent. At times, Porto even looked more threatening. For instance, Galeno had a decent chance to put the Dragons ahead midway through the first half, but his shot narrowly missed the post.

Overall, the game's dynamics could be characterized as follows: Porto organized defensively and occasionally counterattacked, while Arsenal struggled to make any impact, merely simulating territorial dominance. It's noteworthy that Mikel Arteta's side failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match.

For their lackluster performance, the Gunners were punished in injury time. Galeno's phenomenal long-range strike secured victory for the Dragons.

The second leg at the Emirates Stadium will take place on March 12th.

UEFA Champions League, Round of 16
First leg
Porto - Arsenal - 1:0
Goal: Galeno, 90+4