Barcelona has secured a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in four years after a decisive 3-1 victory over Napoli on Tuesday, culminating in a 4-2 aggregate win. Demonstrating their trademark high pressing, Barca limited Napoli's chances and dominated the match from the outset.
On the other side, Arsenal triumphed over Porto in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 14 years. Early goals by Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo set the pace for Arsenal, while Amir Rrahmani's strike before halftime kept Porto within reach. The drama peaked when Robert Lewandowski scored a late third goal, sealing the win for Arsenal.
Napoli's hopes were dashed as striker Victor Osimhen found himself offside during Barca's few attacking opportunities, highlighting Barcelona's effective defensive strategy throughout the game.
Reference(s):
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