A remarkable stat has emerged after Arsenal beat Porto in the Champions League.
Leandro Trossard netted the only goal on the night in the 41st minute to send the tie into extra time with the aggregate score level at 1-1.
David Raya was then the hero during the penalty shootout as he produced two brilliant saves to send Arsenal through to the quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years.
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After the match, a stunning stat about Arsenal emerged.
According to The Athletic’s Simon Johnson, who wrote: “Mad stat: #AFC had as many shots on target in the penalty shoot-out win over Porto as they managed over the 210 minutes of game time (not including added time) played over the two legs.”
After failing to register a single shot on target at the Estadio do Dragao, the Gunners managed four on Tuesday night at the Emirates.
During the penalty shootout, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice all dispatched their penalties confidently.
Speaking after the match, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said: “Magic, what we expected, a really tough opponent, really well organised, very difficult to generate constant momentum in the game in the way they play and that’s credit to them. We did it, we scored a beautiful goal, they insisted in different ways, in the way the game allowed as well, and it’s such a huge experience for us.
“We had to do it at the end with the penalties, we prepared well, and credit to the coaches as well for the way they did it and obviously for David [Raya]. He had some difficult moments to start but he stood up, had an incredible personality and ambition, and at the end he got rewarded with his moment.”
He added: “It’s the first time I’ve done anything in the Champions League, and to try to learn every single day, you get advice. That’s why you have great coaches around you, great people as well to help you and make you better.”
On the same night, Barcelona also sealed their place in the last eight after a 3-1 win against Napoli.
Topics: Arsenal, Champions League, FC Porto, Football
Marcus Chan