Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win.
Eberechi Eze stole the spotlight with a stunning long-range strike late in the first half, setting the tone for a dominant performance from Mikel Arteta’s side. Declan Rice added a composed finish after the break to secure the win.
After a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg, Arsenal looked far more assured in the return fixture, advancing to the quarter-finals for the third consecutive season.
The Gunners will now face Sporting Lisbon in the last eight, following the Portuguese side’s dramatic comeback victory over Bodo/Glimt.
With momentum building, Arsenal turn their attention to the League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley, as they continue their pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts this season.
