David Raya was the hero for Arsenal in a nerve-wracking Champions League penalty shoot-out victory over a stubborn Porto side.
The Gunners were made to work throughout their Round of 16 second leg tie, but the steel and determination that Mikel Arteta has brought to his young side was there in spades against a tough European rival.
Arsenal’s spot-kicks were immaculate with Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice all successful from 12 years.
Raya had already saved one, so when Galeno stepped up and the keeper dived to his left to palm it away, the hosts were into the quarter-finals and the Emirates Stadium erupted.
DAVID RAYA SAVES GALENO'S PENALTY AND ARSENAL ARE INTO THE #UCL QUARTER-FINALS! ?
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 12, 2024
DAVID RAYA SENDS ARSENAL TO THE UCL QUARTER FINALS ? pic.twitter.com/BR00FTlPHJ
— CBS Sports Golazo ?? (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 12, 2024
ARSENAL ADVANCES. WHAT A SAVE BY DAVID RAYA ??
Emirates Stadium erupts as the Premier League leaders beat FC Porto on penalty kicks. #AFC #ARSPORpic.twitter.com/gUM0ifnCzr
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) March 12, 2024
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