Arsenal secured their place in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Oud-Heverlee Leuven at Meadow Park, setting up a highly anticipated clash with London rivals Chelsea. Alessia Russo starred with two goals, while Mariona Caldentey added a penalty to complete the scoring.

Despite holding a 4-0 first-leg advantage, Arsenal faced challenging conditions including heavy rain and strong winds that made for a tricky night. Leuven's Sara Pusztai briefly leveled the score, forcing the Gunners to work harder than expected. Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar made several crucial saves to keep Arsenal ahead.

The quarter-final first leg is scheduled for March 24 or 25 at the Emirates Stadium, with the return fixture at Stamford Bridge on April 1. This marks Arsenal's 17th appearance in the competition's last eight, tying a record. Russo expressed excitement about facing Chelsea, noting the familiarity between the teams and the significance of the matchup as they progress deeper into the tournament.