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Eze's Wonder Goal Seals UCL Quarter-Final Spot
17 Mar
Summary
- Eze scored a stunning first Champions League goal from 20 yards.
- Arsenal will face Viktor Gyokeres' former club, Sporting Lisbon.
- Arsenal comfortably beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0, progressing 3-1 on aggregate.
Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at The Emirates, advancing 3-1 on aggregate. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a breathtaking strike from approximately 20 yards, marking his first goal in the competition. Declan Rice later sealed the win with a precise shot from the edge of the box.
Janis Blaswich, the Leverkusen goalkeeper, had a remarkable first half, making seven saves. However, he was unable to prevent Eze's exceptional goal, which has been lauded as a potential goal of the tournament contender. Arsenal's win was achieved through open play, showcasing their ability to score in multiple ways, despite Leverkusen's prior light-hearted references to set pieces.
The Gunners will now face Sporting Lisbon in the quarter-finals on April 6 and 13. This tie presents a compelling narrative as striker Viktor Gyokeres returns to face his former club, where he scored 97 goals in 102 games. Arsenal, considered one of Europe's strongest teams this season, will play the second legs at home, travelling to Lisbon for the first match.
