Arsenal Secure UCL Quarter-Final Spot After PSV Draw

Arsenal Champions League (UCL) quarter-final qualification confirmed after PSV draw, with 9–3 aggregate win sending Gunners into last eight.

Arsenal sealed their Champions League (UCL) quarter-final qualification after drawing 2–2 with PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners advanced with a commanding 9–3 aggregate score and now await either Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid in the next round.

With a 7–1 lead from the first leg, Arsenal made several changes to their starting lineup. Oleksandr Zinchenko opened the scoring in the 6th minute, firing a long-range strike into the net after a clever assist from Raheem Sterling.

Rice Restores Lead Before Halftime

PSV equalized briefly, but Arsenal responded quickly. In the 37th minute, Declan Rice headed in Sterling’s pinpoint cross to make it 2–1 at the break.

The second half saw both sides create chances. PSV leveled the score in the 70th minute when Couhaib Driouech chipped a composed finish over David Raya. Despite the draw, Arsenal’s aggregate lead proved insurmountable.

Arsenal’s 9–3 aggregate win confirmed their place in the quarter-finals. They will face either Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid, depending on the outcome of the remaining round of 16 tie.

Key Match Statistics

Team	Possession	Shots (Total)	Shots on Target	Corner Kicks	Yellow Cards
Arsenal	53%	10	7	5	3
PSV Eindhoven	47%	13	5	4	1

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