Arsenal could face any of the remaining teams in the Champions League quarter-final draw. The draw will determine their opponent based on the pairing, and potential matchups include other top European clubs that have advanced to the quarter-finals
Arsenal advanced to the Champions League quarter-final draw by securing a penalty shootout victory over Porto on Tuesday evening.
Despite a 1-0 defeat in the first leg last month, Leandro Trossard’s first-half goal in the return leg leveled the aggregate score.
Despite efforts to find a second goal in regular and extra time, the match concluded with a nervy 30-minute period leading to a penalty shootout. David Raya’s heroics, saving two Porto penalties, secured a 4-2 shootout win for the Gunners.
Arsenal now shifts focus to the Champions League quarter-final draw scheduled for March 15 at 11 am.
Teams left in the Champions league
Arsenal
Atletico Madrid or Inter (0-1 on aggregate)
Borussia Dortmund or PSV (1-1 on aggregate)
Barcelona
Bayern Munich
Manchester City
Paris Saint-Germain
Real Madrid
Possible opposition for the gunners
Arsenal anticipates a challenging draw in the Champions League quarter-finals, as formidable teams like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and potentially Atletico Madrid remain in contention.
The possibility of facing any of these elite sides adds an extra layer of excitement and difficulty to the upcoming stage of the competition.
Bayern Munich solidified their status as favorites by defeating Lazio last week, while Paris Saint-Germain showcased good form in eliminating Real Sociedad.
With both teams performing well, the Champions League quarter-final first legs are scheduled for April 9 and 10, followed by the second legs on April 16 and 17.
The anticipation builds as the competition progresses toward determining the next champion.
