Arsenal advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Porto at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Portugal, the Gunners levelled the tie through Leandro Trossard's 41st-minute strike, expertly set up by Martin Odegaard's sublime assist. The Belgian's finish ensured the hosts went into half-time level on aggregate.
Porto, despite being away from home, adopted an unexpectedly attacking approach, pressing high and enjoying possession. However, they could not find the goal that would have swung the tie in their favour, and the match went to extra-time and eventually penalties.
Goalkeeper David Raya was the hero for Arsenal, saving spot-kicks from Wendell and Galeno to secure a 4-2 shootout win. Raya's performance was a significant moment for the Spaniard, who has had a slow start to his Arsenal career.
The victory also ended Arsenal's unwanted record of five successive home defeats in the Champions League knockout stages, a streak dating back to 2013. Mikel Arteta's young side continue to impress as they remain among the dark horses for the competition.
