Arsenal secured a commanding 4-0 victory over OH Leuven in the first leg of their Women's Champions League knockout play-off in Belgium. Frida Maanum starred with two goals, while Olivia Smith and Alessia Russo also found the net as the Gunners dominated from start to finish.

The victory gives Arsenal a commanding lead heading into the second leg on February 18, with the tie all but secured barring an extraordinary turnaround. Maanum opened the scoring with a header in the 22nd minute before Smith doubled the lead before halftime. The Norwegian midfielder then added her second goal seven minutes into the second half, effectively ending the contest.

Substitutes Russo and Smilla Holmberg combined for the fourth goal, with Russo finishing clinically from close range. The comprehensive win marks Arsenal's second victory over OH Leuven in 56 days and puts them firmly on course for the quarter-finals. Manager Jonas Eidevall's side showed both clinical finishing and defensive solidity throughout the match.