Who Can Arsenal Face In The UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final After Dramatic Win Over Porto?

In a thrilling match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal clinched their spot in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night, defeating FC Porto in a tense penalty shootout.

Arsenal Proceed To Quarter-Final of the UEFA Champions League

After a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, the Gunners managed to overturn the scoreline with a crucial single-goal victory, courtesy of Leandro Trossard’s decisive strike. The match extended to penalties, where Arsenal emerged victorious, propelled by two crucial saves from goalkeeper David Raya.

With their advancement secured, Arsenal now eagerly awaits the upcoming draw for the quarter-finals, scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday.

The draw, an open one without seedings or country limitations, leaves the Gunners open to facing formidable opponents like Manchester City in the next round.

The first-leg of the quarter-final is set to occur on April 9th or 10th, nestled between Arsenal’s matches against Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa. The second-leg will follow closely in the subsequent week, ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Wolves.

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Potential Arsenal Opponents In QF of the UEFA Champions League

Contenders in the quarter-final include powerhouses Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, all of whom have already secured their places.

Additionally, Inter Milan holds a slim 1-0 lead over Atletico Madrid, while Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven are deadlocked at 1-1, with both ties set to be decided on Wednesday Night.