Earlier tonight, Arsenal faced Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium, aiming to clinch a favorable result in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup. The Gunners started strong and took the lead in the 36th minute with a fantastic goal from Eberechi Eze. Mikel Arteta’s squad entered the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage.
Declan Rice extended Arsenal’s lead in the 63rd minute, leading the team to a solid 2-0 victory on the night, giving them a 3-1 aggregate win.
Let’s review the performances of each Arsenal player during the clash against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
He made several crucial saves at the back, ensuring a clean sheet for the night.
RB: Ben White – 6.5/10
White won the ball back on one occasion and created a good opportunity moving forward.
CB: William Saliba – 7/10
Saliba handled threats effectively and contributed to the team’s shutout.
CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10
The Brazilian defender performed well in securing the defensive third.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Arsenal Stadium on March 17, 2026, in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LB: Piero Hincapie – 8/10
Hincapie executed his defensive responsibilities effectively and had several notable contributions going forward.
CM: Declan Rice – 9/10
Rice was influential in both defense and attack, earning recognition for scoring the second goal after the hour mark.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 7/10
Zubimendi provided stability in the midfield and showcased good ball presence.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 8/10
Saka was a significant threat in the attacking third, although he did not find the back of the net.
CAM: Eberechi Eze – 8/10
Eze sparkled at times around the Leverkusen box and opened the scoring with an outstanding strike in the 36th minute.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 7.5/10
Trossard consistently threatened in the attacking zone and earned an assist for his performance.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 7/10
Gyokeres posed a challenge for the opposing defenders, though he didn’t score.
Substitutes:
CM: Christian Norgaard – 6.5/10
Norgaard brought additional energy to Arteta’s midfield.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10
Martinelli created one significant chance in the attacking area.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10
Havertz had a minimal impact on the match.