PSV vs Arsenal: Gunners’ Stunning 7-Goal Masterclass

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PSV Eindhoven

Lineups (4-3-3)

• 22 David Raya
• 12 J. Timber
• 2 W. Saliba
• 6 Gabriel Magalhães
• 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
• 8 M. Ødegaard
• 5 T. Partey
• 41 D. Rice
• 53 E. Nwaneri
• 23 Mikel Merino
• 19 L. Trossard
coach: Mikel Arteta

Subs

• 33 R. Calafiori
• 17 O. Zinchenko
• 30 R. Sterling
• 3 K. Tierney
• 4 B. White
• 37 N. Butler-Oyedeji
• 20 Jorginho
• 32 Neto
• 46 I. Kabia
• 15 J. Kiwior
• 36 T. Setford

Arsenal

Lineups (4-2-3-1)

• 1 W. Benítez
• 37 R. Ledezma
• 6 R. Flamingo
• 18 O. Boscagli
• 3 T. Malacia
• 22 J. Schouten
• 34 I. Saibari
• 5 I. Perišić
• 20 G. Til
• 10 N. Lang
• 9 L. de Jong
Coach: P. Bosz

Subs

• 39 A. Nagalo
• 11 J. Bakayoko
• 2 R. Karsdorp
• 23 J. Veerman
• 4 A. Obispo
• 16 J. Drommel
• 21 C. Driouech
• 24 N. Schiks
• 26 I. Babadi
• 28 T. Land

PSV Eindhoven	Stats	Arsenal
2	Shots on Goal	8
6	Shots off Goal	4
12	Total Shots	15
4	Blocked Shots	3
8	Shots insidebox	11
4	Shots outsidebox	4
9	Fouls	10
5	Corner Kicks	3
1	Offsides	4
53%	Ball Possession	47%
1	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
1	Goalkeeper Saves	1
443	Total passes	400
365	Passes accurate	329
82%	Passes %	82%
1.38	expected_goals	1.91
0	goals_prevented	0

UEFA Champions League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Liverpool	8	7	0	1	21
2	Barcelona	8	6	1	1	19
3	Arsenal	8	6	1	1	19
4	Inter	8	6	1	1	19
5	Atletico Madrid	8	6	0	2	18
6	Bayer Leverkusen	8	5	1	2	16
7	Lille	8	5	1	2	16
8	Aston Villa	8	5	1	2	16
9	Atalanta	8	4	3	1	15
10	Borussia Dortmund	8	5	0	3	15
11	Bayern München	8	5	0	3	15
12	Real Madrid	8	5	0	3	15
13	AC Milan	8	5	0	3	15
14	PSV Eindhoven	8	4	2	2	14
15	Paris Saint Germain	8	4	1	3	13
16	Benfica	8	4	1	3	13
17	Monaco	8	4	1	3	13
18	Stade Brestois 29	8	4	1	3	13
19	Feyenoord	8	4	1	3	13
20	Juventus	8	3	3	2	12
21	Celtic	8	3	3	2	12
22	Manchester City	8	3	2	3	11
23	Sporting CP	8	3	2	3	11
24	Club Brugge KV	8	3	2	3	11
25	Dinamo Zagreb	8	3	2	3	11
26	VfB Stuttgart	8	3	1	4	10
27	Shakhtar Donetsk	8	2	1	5	7
28	Bologna	8	1	3	4	6
29	FK Crvena Zvezda	8	2	0	6	6
30	Sturm Graz	8	2	0	6	6
31	Sparta Praha	8	1	1	6	4
32	RB Leipzig	8	1	0	7	3
33	Girona	8	1	0	7	3
34	Red Bull Salzburg	8	1	0	7	3
35	Slovan Bratislava	8	0	0	8	0
36	BSC Young Boys	8	0	0	8	0

PSV vs Arsenal will be remembered as one of the most dominant performances in Champions League history. The Gunners stunned the home crowd with a resounding 7-1 victory, setting a new record for the most goals scored by a team in an away knockout stage match. From start to finish, Mikel Arteta’s men showcased their attacking prowess, leaving PSV with no answer.

FULL-TIME:

🇩🇪 Dortmund 1-1 Lille 🇫🇷
🇳🇱 PSV 1-7 Arsenal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
🇪🇸 Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico 🇪🇸#PSVAARS #RMAATL #UCL #AFC pic.twitter.com/WsNBM7cPhJ

— Match Spoots (@matchspoots) March 4, 2025

Arsenal’s First-Half Brilliance

The match started with high intensity, and Arsenal wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 18th minute, Jurrien Timber opened the scoring with a precise header from a Declan Rice cross, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

Just minutes later, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri stunned the crowd with a cool finish, becoming the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout match. PSV struggled to regain control, and Arsenal capitalized on their defensive lapses, with Mikel Merino adding a third goal before halftime.

PSV’s Momentary Response

Despite being overwhelmed, PSV managed to pull one back just before halftime. A mistimed challenge by Thomas Partey led to a penalty, which Noa Lang confidently converted. For a brief moment, the home fans had hope, but Arsenal’s relentless attack would soon crush their spirits.

Second-Half Arsenal Onslaught

The second half saw Arsenal completely take over, with captain Martin Ødegaard leading the charge. The Norwegian midfielder scored twice—first with a stunning curling effort from outside the box and later with a well-timed finish on the counterattack.

Adding to PSV’s misery, Leandro Trossard dribbled past two defenders before calmly slotting the ball into the net. The finishing touch came from an unlikely source—defender Riccardo Calafiori, who stepped forward and unleashed a powerful strike to seal the historic 7-1 win.

Arteta’s Reaction

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised his squad’s dominant display, highlighting the contributions from both experienced players and young talents.

“It was a night to remember. The team played with incredible intensity, precision, and confidence. We’ve set a new standard for ourselves.”

What’s Next for Arsenal?

With a six-goal advantage heading into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal are virtually guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals. Their potential opponents include Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid, setting up an exciting next stage of the competition.

PSV vs Arsenal: FAQs

Who was Arsenal’s standout performer in the match?
Martin Ødegaard shone brightest, scoring two goals and orchestrating the attack with creativity and precision.

How significant was Ethan Nwaneri’s goal?
At just 17 years old, Nwaneri became the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout match, proving his immense potential.

What records did Arsenal break with this win?
Arsenal became the first team to score seven goals in an away Champions League knockout match, setting a club record for their biggest European away win since 1993.

Who might Arsenal face in the quarter-finals?
If they progress, Arsenal could face either Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid in the next round.

When is the second leg of PSV vs Arsenal ?
The return fixture will be played at the Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2025.