Record-Breaking Arsenal Thrash PSV 7-1 in Champions League Knockout Round

Gunners Set Historic Champions League Record in Eindhoven

Arsenal ended their goal drought in emphatic style, smashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 to become the first team in Champions League history to score seven goals away from home in a knockout match.

This was Arsenal’s biggest win in 13 years, surpassing their 7-3 Premier League victory over Newcastle in 2011.

Arteta: “Joy, Confidence & Belief”

Mikel Arteta praised the performance, calling it a confidence booster but urged focus:
“It’s great to be part of history, but we have bigger goals ahead. There’s still work to do in London next week.”

Key Stats & Standout Performers

6 different goalscorers:
Martin Ødegaard (2)
Jurrien Timber
Mikel Merino
Ethan Nwaneri
Leandro Trossard
Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal’s path to the next round is set, with a likely trip to Madrid to face the winner of Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid.

Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal’s Rising Star

Ethan Nwaneri scored his eighth goal of the season

The 17-year-old sensation continues to impress, filling in for Bukayo Saka and delivering another crucial goal.

8 goals in 28 games this season
Just one goal shy of Wayne Rooney & Michael Owen’s teenage records

Declan Rice: “He’s fearless, he deserves to play, and even if Saka were fit, he’d still get minutes.”

Nwaneri is now the third youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout match, behind Bojan (2008) and Jude Bellingham (2021).

What’s Next?

📅 Second Leg in London – Next Week
⚔ Potential Quarter-Final vs. Real or Atletico Madrid

Can Arsenal go all the way in Europe?