Arsenal’s Historic 7-Goal Away Rout Leaves PSV in Shock

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Before the match, few could have predicted that Arsenal—missing key figures like Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus—would completely dismantle PSV on their own turf in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Yet that’s exactly what happened as the Gunners made history by netting seven goals in an away knockout match—an unprecedented feat in Europe’s elite competition.

The scoring could have opened early when Declan Rice unleashed a superb drive from the edge of the box at the 12-minute mark, rifling it into the far bottom corner. However, the goal was disallowed for offside.

Moments later, PSV responded with a golden chance of their own. After a precise low cross from Ivan Perisic, goalkeeper Raya managed to block the initial strike, only for the rebound to fall to Saibari, who rattled the crossbar.

Then came two lightning-fast goals from Arsenal. On 18 minutes, Declan Rice floated an inch-perfect pass to the far post, where Timber outjumped Noa Lang and headed the ball inside the near post—just beyond the keeper’s reach. Three minutes later, a low cross from Lewis-Skelly found Nwaneri, who powered home from close range.

Controversy soon followed when Lewis-Skelly, already booked at the 24-minute mark, lunged with a reckless tackle on Ledezma just two minutes later. Many thought a second yellow and dismissal was inevitable, but the referee opted for leniency. It’s safe to assume the home fans had strong words for the official, likely echoing sentiments we’re all too familiar with—even amid European tolerance.

Arsenal struck again in the 31st minute. Amid a chaotic scramble in the box, the ball landed at the feet of Merino, who calmly tucked it into the far corner to make it 3-0. Manager Mikel Arteta then prudently substituted Lewis-Skelly for Riccardo Calafiori, prompting questions about where Alexander Zinchenko fits in a rotation that now includes Calafiori, Kiwior, and Kieran Tierney.

On 42 minutes, the referee awarded a penalty to PSV after Thomas Partey appeared to catch Luuk de Jong in the face. Noa Lang stepped up and fired home, giving Raya no chance. Each side then produced another scare before halftime—Declan Rice whistled a shot just past the post, while Luuk de Jong headed over the bar from a promising position.

The statistics at the break painted a surreal picture. Arsenal found the net three times off an expected goal (xG) of 0.4, while PSV had managed just one goal from 1.1 xG.

Whatever halftime adjustments PSV hoped would turn the tide were promptly undone in the first three minutes of the second half. Nwaneri sent a cross that Benitez could only parry to Martin Odegaard, and the Arsenal captain made no mistake. Just a minute later, Leandro Trossard broke free at a tight angle and calmly chipped Benitez, extending the lead to an extraordinary 5-1.

To their credit, PSV didn’t collapse immediately. In a frantic three-minute spell, Noa Lang fired wide of the far post, Gabriel blocked a volley from Ivan Perisic, and then Luuk de Jong forced Raya into a vital fingertip save, tipping the header onto the post.

Alexander Zinchenko entered the fray on 71 minutes, replacing Thomas Partey—and just two minutes later, Odegaard struck again. Charging through the center, he unleashed a powerful drive that Benitez managed to touch, but couldn’t keep out. Zinchenko himself nearly added another soon after, only to see Benitez parry his sharp-angle attempt out of bounds—though the referee didn’t even award a corner.

The final blow landed in the 85th minute, sealing the 7-1 scoreline. Odegaard, looking every bit the talismanic leader, threaded a perfect vertical pass to Calafiori—who had slipped into a makeshift center-forward position. The substitute coolly slotted past Benitez, ensuring Arsenal became the first team in Champions League history to score seven away goals in a knockout-stage match.

It was a night to forget for PSV—and one Arsenal fans will remember for a very long time.

2024-25 UEFA Champions League

PSV - Arsenal 1:7 (1:3)
Goals: Timber J., 18 (0:1); Nwaneri, 21 (0:2); Merino, 31 (0:3); Lang N., 43 (penalty) (1:3); Odegaard, 47 (1:4); Trossard, 48 (1:5); Odegaard, 73 (1:6); Calafiori, 85 (1:7)

PSV: Benitez W.; Boscagli (Obispo, 82); Malacia; Flamingo (Nagalo, 46); Ledezma R. (Karsdorp, 65); Perišić I.; Saibari (Veerman J., 82); Schouten; Til G.; Lang N.; de Jong L. (Bakayoko J., 65)
Bench: Drommel; Schiks; Land; Babadi; Driouech
Yellow Cards: Malacia 89

Arsenal: Raya; Gabriel M.; Saliba; Timber J. (White B., 77); Lewis-Skelly (Calafiori, 35); Merino (Tierney, 77); Partey T.; Rice; Odegaard; Nwaneri (Sterling, 71); Trossard
Substitution: Zinchenko (from 71)
Bench: Neto; Setford; Kiwior; Jorginho; Kabia; Butler-Oyedeji
Yellow Cards: Lewis-Skelly 24; Partey T. 42; Timber J. 69

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