Arsenal beat Leverkusen Champions League clash 2-0, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win to reach quarter-finals in dominant style

Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a commanding 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in their last-16 second leg on Tuesday.

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Goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice sealed a 3-1 aggregate triumph at the Emirates Stadium, as Mikel Arteta’s side delivered an impressive performance.

Arsenal beat Leverkusen Champions League tie with a blend of flair and control, silencing critics who have questioned their style this season.

Eze opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a stunning long-range strike that flew into the top corner, marking his first goal in the competition.

The midfielder’s effort came after sustained pressure from Arsenal, who dominated possession and created multiple chances in a relentless first-half display.

Leverkusen goalkeeper Janis Blaswich produced several fine saves to keep his side in the contest, denying Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka in quick succession.

However, the breakthrough eventually arrived through Eze’s moment of brilliance.

Arsenal beat Leverkusen Champions League encounter beyond doubt in the second half when Rice added a composed finish in the 63rd minute after winning possession high up the pitch.

The England international calmly slotted past Blaswich to cap a clinical move and secure Arsenal’s progression.

Having drawn 1-1 in the first leg, courtesy of a late penalty from Kai Havertz, Arsenal were far more assured in the return fixture.

The result sends the Gunners into the quarter-finals for a third consecutive season, where they will face Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting reached the last eight after a remarkable comeback against Bodo/Glimt, overturning a three-goal deficit to win 5-3 on aggregate.

Arsenal’s victory also serves as ideal preparation for their upcoming EFL Cup Final clash against Manchester City at Wembley.

Arteta’s side remain in pursuit of a historic campaign, sitting nine points clear at the top of the Premier League and competing across multiple fronts.

Despite the presence of teenage sensation Max Dowman on the bench, Arsenal required no late heroics as they controlled the game from start to finish.

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Observers described the performance as powerful and assured, reinforcing Arsenal’s credentials as serious contenders in Europe this season.