Arsenal overtakes Lens and guarantees 1st place in group B of the Champions League

This Wednesday, the 29th, Arsenal hosted Lens, in a match valid for the group stage of the Champions League, and won 6-0.

This Wednesday, 29th, the Arsenal received the Lensin a match valid for the group stage of the Champions League. With an overwhelming first half, the Gunners didn’t give the French a chance and returned the defeat away from home in the form of a rout. The team led by Mikel Arteta remained on the field and won 6-0.

With the Gunners clearly dominating from the opening whistle, Lens were unable to play in the first half. With the defeat in France choked, Arsenal opened the scoring with Havertzat 12 minutes, after a subtle touch of Gabriel Jesus. The number 9, in turn, scored afterwards, at 20′, extending the home team’s advantage.

A few minutes later, Bukayo Saka, the Gunners’ jewel, took advantage of the rebound and scored the third. At 26′, another Brazilian striker shone, this time it was Gabriel Martinelliwho scored a beautiful goal to set up the rout, which also had the complement of Odegaard, who found the net at the end of the first stage. Interval! 5 to 0.

In the second stage, with the result practically guaranteed, Arsenal slowed down, even to avoid injuries or something like that. On the other hand, Lens, who beat the English club in this group stage, tried to create some opportunities in the offensive field, but showed many difficulties and did not even pose a threat to the goal defended by Raya.

Gabriel Jesus celebrating his goal in the match (Credit: Getty Images)

With a penalty, Jorginho completed the mistake and sealed the victory. With the result, Arsenal isolated themselves even further at the top of the group, with first place assured. With 12 points, the Gunners are guaranteed the round of 16, while PSV and Lens fight in the last round for second place. End of the game! 6 to 0.


Source: sportbuzz

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