English Premier League side Arsenal on Tuesday reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 after beating Porto in a penalty shootout.
The Gunners went into the second leg 1-0 down but drew level when Leandro Trossard put them ahead on the night four minutes before the interval with a smooth finish
The game however failed to yield a winner even after extra time and it was Arsenal who held their nerve to go through to the last eight.
Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were all on target for Arsenal as David Raya saved from Wendell and Galeno to seal victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal have had the ideal few days, breaking that barrier into the last eight of Europe’s elite competition while also taking their place at the top of the Premier League.
Their dramatic win against Brentford and the draw between their two closest challengers Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday means they top the league on goal difference.
It also means Arsenal have that feeling of momentum to carry forward into the final stage of the season, fighting both in domestic and European competition.
Arsenal’s next game is the mammoth clash with Premier League champions Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on 31 March and Arteta now has time to take a breath and regather his forces in a position of real strength.
Champions League: Arsenal Reach First Quarter Final In 14 Years
