In the return duel of the round of 16 of Champions Leagueo Arsenal eliminated the Porto this Wednesday, at Emirates Stadium.
After 1-0 after 120 minutes, the game went to a penalty shootout, where Wendell and Galeno, both called up by Dorival Jr. for the Brazilian teamended up losing their charges.
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The Gunners opened the scoring in the 41st minute of the first half through Trossard, who received a masterful pass from Odegaard.
Called up to the Brazilian team by Dorival Jr., Galeno did not have a good performance, being left out while on the field for Porto and missing his penalty.
And Wendell, also on Dorival’s list, also ended up being a “villain” on the night, wasting his penalty.
On penalties, Odegaard, Havertz, Saka and Rice converted for Arsenal.
Arsenal manage to break their Champions League round of 16 fate. In the last seven editions in which they participated in the competition, the London team was eliminated at this stage.
The last time Arsenal reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League was in 2010.
Arsenal’s next games
Porto’s next games
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Vizela (C) – 16/3, 3:30 pm – Portuguese
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Estoril (F) – 30/3 – Portuguese
Leandro Trossard celebrates Arsenal’s goal against Porto Getty Images