Arsenal FC secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals with a dominant display against PSV Eindhoven, culminating in a 9-3 aggregate victory. The Gunners' commanding 7-1 win in the first leg at the Philips Stadion had all but assured their progression, and a 2-2 draw in the return fixture at the Emirates Stadium sealed their advancement.


In the first leg, Arsenal showcased their attacking prowess with goals from Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Martin Ødegaard, Leandro Trossard, and Riccardo Calafiori. Nwaneri's goal was particularly notable, making him the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout stage match.

The second leg saw PSV aiming to restore pride, and they managed to hold Arsenal to a 2-2 draw. Oleksandr Zinchenko opened the scoring for the Gunners, but PSV's Ivan Perisic equalized shortly after. Declan Rice restored Arsenal's lead, only for Couhaib Driouech to level the match again. Despite the draw, Arsenal's first-leg dominance ensured their comfortable passage to the next round.

However, the Gunners face a setback as Raheem Sterling received a booking that rules him out of the first leg of the quarterfinal against Real Madrid. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the team's consistency and ambition, stating, "We want to compete with the best, and we are showing that we can."

Arsenal's impressive form in the Champions League this season has reignited hopes among fans for a deep run in the competition, as they prepare to face the defending champions in the quarterfinals.