US EditionEze stunner helps Arsenal past Leverkusen into last eight
- Tuesday night at the Emirates saw Arsenal defeat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 as Eberechi Eze opened his Champions League account, advancing to the quarter-finals.
- After a 1-1 first leg in Germany last week, Arsenal needed a win to progress following a last-gasp Kai Havertz penalty that left the tie balanced.
- Arsenal produced 12 shots on target, forced six saves from Janis Blaswich, and accrued 1.05 xG before Eze's goal.
- A composed Declan Rice finish just after the hour, followed by David Raya’s late save denying Christian Kofane, sealed the tie and preserved Arsenal’s clean sheet.
- With Eze developing and Trossard back, Arsenal possess reinforced options moving forward as Eberechi Eze drew high ratings and Leandro Trossard returned from a hip injury, creating early chances.
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Arteta hails 'magical' Eze
Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. Arteta's side pounded Leverkusen right from the start at the Emirates Stadium and Eze ensured their dominance was rewarded with a blistering strike from the edge of the area late in the first half. Declan Rice's clinical finish after the interval sealed Arsenal's …
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