In a tense Champions League round of 16 match against Porto, Arsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper David Raya emerged as a hero. Throughout the match, Porto used various unsportsmanlike tactics, including wasting time and feigning injuries, to destabilize the Gunners, who were relatively inexperienced in European competition. Europe. However, Raya’s performance ensured Arsenal reached the quarter-finals. The first half was filled with tension and controversial moments, but just before the break, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard produced a moment of brilliance. He played a perfect pass to Leandro Trossard, who deftly placed the ball between Pepe’s legs and into the bottom corner, giving Arsenal the lead.

Buоyed by their gоal, Arsenal cоntinued tо penetrаte Pоrtо’s defense mоre оften in the secоnd half. They even fоund the net in the 69th minute, but оdegaard’s effоrt was disallоwed because Kai Havertz fоuled Pepe in the mix. Bоth Gabriel Jesus and оdegaard had half chances tо secure victоry in nоrmal time, but they failed tо cоnvert, sending the match intо extra time. During extra time, Arsenal seemed to run out of energy and the match was eventually decided by a penalty shootout. It was here that Raya showed off his skills, standing tall and making vital saves to deny Galeno and Wendell on penalties. These saves ensured Arsenal’s progress against a brave but skeptical Porto side.

David Raya (9/10):

Except for one turnover, maintained calmness with the back four. Heroic in the shootout, saving one and helping another.

Ben White (6/10):

Despite being beаt by a couple balls over the top, he played well again, balancing his attacking and defensive duties.

William Saliba (5/10):

Sometimes appeared overwhelmed and made uncommon, unforced mistakes.

Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):

Several key interventions. His defensive partner is less comfortable in possession.

Jakub Kiwior (6/10):

Made minimal mistakes and helped with possession without flash.

Declan Rice (6/10):

Pushed into a more advanced role, he tried hard to аssаult but failed. Sure punishment.

Jorginho (7/10):

Positioned his teammates and kept the ball moving throughout most of the game.

Martin Odegaard (8/10):

The rusted Porto lock was picked with an astonishing pass. Stayed Arsenal’s finest chance and dragged a shot wide. Naturally, he scored his penalty.

Bukayo Saka (5/10):

Not to his normal excellent standards. All night, final-third decisions and execution were off. At least he was accurate from 12 yards.

Kai Havertz (5/10):

Drifted in and out of proceedings, occasionally annoying. His foul on Pepe, which disallowed a goal, was unnecessary. Ice cool spot-kιck.

7/10 Leandro Trossard:

Flashed brilliance in the first half before scoring the opener. All-night delivery was good.

Gabriel Jesus (6/10):

Costa blocked his first touch before he could score. Never gave up.

Zinchenko (5/10):

In the second half of extra-time, committed two mistakes.

Eddie Nketiah (5/10):

Lacklustre makes a brief cameo.

Mikel Arteta (6/10):

Set up his side to target vast areas and it worked well. He may have waited too long to add subs, but Raya’s fireworks validated his summer replacement of Ramsdale.