Arsenal advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, securing a 3-1 aggregate win at Emirates Stadium. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a stunning half-volley in the 36th minute, his first Champions League goal since joining Arsenal for £67.5m from Crystal Palace last summer.

Manager Mikel Arteta praised Eze's ability to create "magical moments," highlighting how the midfielder's form has flourished with growing chemistry among teammates. Eze has contributed nine goals and six assists in 43 appearances this season. Declan Rice added a second-half wonder strike as Arsenal dominated the German champions.

Arteta called Rice's performance "immense" as Arsenal juggle four competitions. With the Premier League title race heating up and a Carabao Cup final against Manchester City looming Sunday, the Gunners are chasing an unprecedented quadruple. Eze quickly shifted focus to the trophy opportunity, saying the team's goal since August has been to end their six-year drought and "keep pushing" for silverware.