After a 1-0 victory in the first leg, Arsenal returned to their home ground Emirates with the goal of preserving the advantage. However, the reality on the field shows that this is one of the most difficult matches for Mikel Arteta's team since the beginning of the season.
In the first 45 minutes, the Portuguese representative pushed up the squad and almost opened the score in the 43rd minute, when Geny Catamo missed a golden opportunity in a one-on-one situation.
Stepping into the second half, the drama was pushed to a climax. In the 56th minute, Arsenal made a tactical adjustment when Kai Havertz came on to replace Viktor Gyokeres to strengthen ball control. However, bad luck struck when Noni Madueke was injured in the 63rd minute, forcing Arteta to bring young talent Max Dowman onto the field.
On the other side, the heat of the match made coach Rui Borges unable to maintain his composure. He received two consecutive yellow cards in the 70th and 90+4 minutes for protesting, making the away team's psychology even more tense.
Despite actively playing deep, Arsenal still created sharp counter-attacks. In the 84th minute, the entire Emirates stadium held its breath when Leandro Trossard headed the ball against the post, unfortunately.
In the 90+5 minute, Joao Simoes launched a powerful shot from near the penalty area, but the ball went narrowly wide of the post. That was also the last noteworthy situation before referee Francois Letexier blew the whistle to end the match.
Drawing 0-0 in the second leg and winning 1-0 overall after two legs, Arsenal officially won a ticket to the semi-finals. A match without goals but full of tactical calculations helped Arsenal advance.
