Arsenal thrashed PSV Eindhoven 7-1, securing the biggest away win in Champions League knockout history. Despite the record, Mikel Arteta insists trophies matter more than milestones. Goals from Timber, Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard, Ødegaard, and Calafiori sealed the win as Arsenal eyes the next round.
Arsenal made Champions League history with a 7-1 demolition of PSV Eindhoven, securing the biggest away win in the tournament’s knockout stages. Goals from Jurriën Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard, and Martin Ødegaard gave the Gunners a commanding lead by the 48th minute. Ødegaard added another before Riccardo Calafiori completed the rout.
Despite the record-breaking victory, Mikel Arteta remained grounded, stating that while such achievements matter, the real goal is winning trophies. Arsenal’s attacking firepower had been questioned due to injuries to key forwards, but this emphatic performance silenced doubts.
Arteta acknowledged football’s unpredictability, emphasizing that each game is a new challenge. With the return leg still to come, Arsenal remain focused on progression rather than records.
