Arsenal Crush PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in Champions League Last-16 First Leg

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 Arsenal Crush PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in Champions League Last-16 First Leg



Arsenal delivered a masterclass in the Netherlands, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The dominant performance all but guarantees the Gunners a spot in the quarterfinals, with the second leg at the Emirates Stadium now a mere formality.

Match Summary:

  • PSV Eindhoven 1-7 Arsenal
    • Goals:
      • Arsenal: Jurrien Timber (18'), Ethan Nwaneri (21'), Mikel Merino (31'), Martin Ødegaard (47', 73'), Leandro Trossard (48'), Riccardo Calafiori (85').
      • PSV: Noa Lang (43' pen).

Key Moments:

  1. Arsenal Seize Control: PSV nearly took an early lead when Ismael Saibari struck the crossbar, but Arsenal responded swiftly, with Timber breaking the deadlock in the 18th minute.
  2. Nwaneri’s Impact: Just three minutes later, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri doubled the lead with a powerful finish, becoming one of the youngest English players to start in a Champions League knockout game.
  3. PSV’s Lone Response: Noa Lang converted from the penalty spot after Thomas Partey fouled Luuk de Jong, briefly giving PSV hope.
  4. Arsenal’s Second-Half Rampage: The Gunners ran riot after the break, with Ødegaard, Trossard, and Calafiori adding to the tally in a ruthless attacking display.

Player of the Match:

  • Martin Ødegaard: The Arsenal captain was sensational, scoring twice and orchestrating the team’s attacking play.

Manager Reactions:

  • Mikel Arteta (Arsenal): Hailed his team’s intensity and offensive brilliance, calling it a "beautiful display of football."
  • Peter Bosz (PSV): Criticized his squad’s defensive vulnerabilities, which Arsenal ruthlessly exploited.

What’s Next?

Arsenal will host PSV in the second leg at the Emirates, where they are expected to seal their place in the quarterfinals. They could potentially face either Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid in the next round, with Real holding a 2-1 advantage from their first leg.


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Source: BBC Sport

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