UCL: Arsenal books last 16 spots with massive 6-star performance

Arsenal are through to the Champions League round of 16 and they did so with style, securing an emphatic 6-0 win over Lens to finish top of Group B. 

Arsenal secure their Round of 16 spot in style 👏#UCL pic.twitter.com/cvHCqfGzCg

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 29, 2023

Into the Champions League Last 16 as group winners ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GF2AaupUrG

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 29, 2023

The Gunner was ruthless right from the start, putting five goals past the visitors in the first half, courtesy of goals from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard.

Tonight, Arsenal became…

◉ The first English team ever to lead by five goals at half time in a Champions League game.

◉ The first side to have 5+ different goal scorers in the first-half of a Champions League game

A history making evening. 🔴 pic.twitter.com/8kO1YkLgZu

— Squawka (@Squawka) November 29, 2023

All the damage had already been done in the first half, but that did not stop Jorginho from slotting joke from the spot in the 86th minute, to seal off the incredible display from the London side, who are partaking in the Champions League for the first time in seven years. 

Arsenal are back in the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time since 2017 🤝 pic.twitter.com/G2RSI3SYlA

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 29, 2023