Arsenal delivered a spectacular performance on Tuesday, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the Netherlands to take a commanding lead in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The Gunners dominated from start to finish, scoring three goals in the first half and adding four more in the second, virtually securing their spot in the quarter-finals.
Captain Martin Ødegaard was the standout performer, netting twice, while young talent Ethan Nwaneri also got on the scoresheet in a match that saw Arsenal celebrate their record away win in the Champions League.
With the new competition format allowing teams to chart their own path, Arsenal are now poised to face one of Madrid’s giants, Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid, in the next round. However, the second leg against PSV, scheduled for next week, still remains to be played.
