Arsenal ended their Champions League drought with a tҺrilling victory over Porto at the Emirates on Tuesday night. The Gunners secured a place in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 after a tense penalty shootout. Here are five things you might have missed from the fiery encounter.

First, Leandro Trossard’s goal just before halftime leveled the scores, demonstrating his precise finishing skills with a precise shot into the far corner. Additionally, Martin Odegaard disallowed a potential goal in the second half due to a foul in the build-up.

In the end, it was Odegaard who stepped up and scored a vital penalty, along with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. Goalkeeper David Raya made impressive saves against Wendell and Galeno, contributing to Arsenal’s victory.

Mikel Arteta’s reaction before the extra minute added by the referee was remarkable. Despite Porto’s time-wasting tactics and many players being injured, only one minute of extra time was added. Arteta expressed his disbelief in the decision, reflecting on the damage his opponent’s tactics had caused him.

Kai Havertz, despite scoring the decisive penalty in the shootout, had a surprising evening as Porto’s defence, led by veteran Pepe, kept him at bay. Havertz endured a number of physical challenges throughout the match, including a kιck to the stomach that left him visibly frustrated. He even clashed with Porto coach Conceicao, leading to a scuffle with other players.

In extra time, Arteta’s substitution strategy was clearly shown when Oleksandr Zinchenko and Eddie Nketiah prepared to come on. Before Nketiah took the field, Zinchenko shared a brief moment with him and offered words of encouragement. The gesture may have been intended to inspire Nketiah, whose playing time has been limited recently, and it seemed to have a positive impact as Nketiah created a chance for Gabriel Jesus immediately after coming on.

Finally, Martin Odegaard’s luck was shown in the coin toss before the penalty shootout. Odegaard won both throws, choosing to shoot towards Emirates North Bank, away from the opposition fans, and choosing to take the first penalty. This luck, combined with his skill and stamina, played a vital role in Arsenal’s penalty shootout victory.

It was a night to remember in North London as Arsenal overcame the challenge of Porto, progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.