“Eberechi Eze breaks the deadlock with a brilliant right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner after excellent work from Leandro Trossard”
Pivotal“Declan Rice doubles Arsenal's advantage with a precise right-footed shot from outside the box that nestles in the bottom right corner, effectively killing the tie”
Pivotal
Arsenal
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Outstanding performance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen•GoalkeeperArsenal sealed their Champions League progression with a professional 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates, advancing 3-1 on aggregate. Eberechi Eze broke the deadlock just before halftime with a superb right-footed strike from outside the box, capitalizing on Leandro Trossard's assist after an end-to-end opening period. Declan Rice doubled the advantage early in the second half with another long-range effort that found the bottom corner, effectively ending any hope of a Leverkusen comeback. The Gunners controlled proceedings after Rice's goal, with Mikel Arteta making multiple substitutions to manage his squad ahead of the quarter-finals, while Leverkusen's European campaign comes to a disappointing end despite their domestic success.
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Another offensive push! Christian Nørgaard for Arsenal attempts a header from a challenging angle on the right side, but it's expertly saved in the top right corner. The assist came from Declan Rice, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Montrell Culbreath allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution for Arsenal: Myles Lewis-Skelly replaces Viktor Gyökeres.
Missed opportunity. Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after David Raya allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push underway. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but David Raya from Arsenal makes a fantastic save, denying it in the top left corner. The assist came from Montrell Culbreath.
Opportunity wasted. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Ezequiél Fernández replaces Robert Andrich.
Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Montrell Culbreath from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal, following a save made by Janis Blaswich.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save, denying the attempt in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Gabriel Martinelli.
Another offensive push! Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Janis Blaswich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Viktor Gyökeres.
Corner kick awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a deflection off William Saliba.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after William Saliba allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Piero Hincapié allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Declan Rice allowed the ball to go out.
Kai Havertz from Arsenal commits a handball.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Patrik Schick comes on to replace Exequiel Palacios.
Substitution for Arsenal: Kai Havertz comes on to replace Eberechi Eze, who has sustained an injury.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Eberechi Eze of Arsenal.
Substitution for Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli comes on to replace Leandro Trossard.
Substitution for Arsenal: Cristhian Mosquera is coming on to replace Ben White.
Substitution for Arsenal: Christian Nørgaard comes on to replace Martín Zubimendi.
The attempt is thwarted. Eberechi Eze of Arsenal fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Bukayo Saka.
Opportunity squandered. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Goal! Arsenal leads Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-0. Declan Rice scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal after Robert Andrich allowed the ball to go out.
Viktor Gyökeres attempts a shot with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Leandro Trossard.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Montrell Culbreath comes on to replace Ernest Poku.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Malik Tillman comes on to replace Martin Terrier.
Gabriel Magalhães from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Robert Andrich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist was provided by Aleix García.
Martín Zubimendi of Arsenal committed a foul.
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a free kick in an offensive position.
The attempt is thwarted. Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Christian Kofane.
A new offensive play unfolds as Viktor Gyökeres from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Bukayo Saka.
The attempt is thwarted. Bukayo Saka of Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Eberechi Eze.
Missed opportunity! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the right. Declan Rice provided the assist.
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen commits a handball.
Exequiel PalaciosYellow CardExequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Eberechi Eze from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
The second half is underway with Arsenal leading Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1-0.
The first half has concluded with Arsenal leading Bayer 04 Leverkusen by a score of 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Martin Terrier from Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Eberechi Eze from Arsenal committed a foul.
Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Robert Andrich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Eberechi Eze from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
assist: Leandro Trossard
Goal! Arsenal takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Eberechi Eze scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Leandro Trossard.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen heads the ball from the middle of the box, but David Raya of Arsenal makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Alejandro Grimaldo, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Piero Hincapié allowed the ball to go out of play.
A fresh offensive push unfolds. Ben White from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from close range, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Piero Hincapié.
Another offensive push! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save, diving to his left. The assist came from Eberechi Eze.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Aleix García's defensive play.
Eberechi Eze of Arsenal takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it gets deflected.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Janis Blaswich allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Leandro Trossard of Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, Janis Blaswich, the goalkeeper for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Bukayo Saka.
Janis Blaswich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Viktor Gyökeres committed a foul against Arsenal.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Janis Blaswich allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Bukayo Saka of Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. The attempt is expertly denied by Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who makes a save in the top right corner. The assist comes from Martín Zubimendi.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Piero Hincapié allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Bukayo Saka attempts a header from the middle of the box, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a great save, denying the shot aimed at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Ben White, who delivered a precise cross.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Declan Rice from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle and a considerable distance on the left side, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save, denying the attempt by reaching for the top left corner.
Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen commits a handball.
Opportunity squandered. Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal attempted a header from close range following a corner kick but failed to convert.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Alejandro Grimaldo allowed the ball to go out.
Gabriel Magalhães from Arsenal was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Offside call against Arsenal. Ben White has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Janis Blaswich allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Leandro Trossard takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a fantastic save in the top right corner. The assist came from Bukayo Saka.
Opportunity wasted. Leandro Trossard from Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal after Jarell Quansah allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
Opportunity squandered. Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it sailed high and to the right. The assist came from Bukayo Saka, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Alejandro Grimaldo allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a defensive play by William Saliba.
The opening half is underway...
Arsenal host Bayer Leverkusen in a pivotal Champions League Round of 16 second leg, level 1-1 after Kai Havertz's controversial late penalty rescued the Gunners in Germany. The unbeaten league phase leaders face a Leverkusen side desperate to upset the odds at Emirates Stadium.
