Soccer Football - Europa League - Round of 32 Second Leg - Arsenal v Benfica - Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece - February 25, 2021 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka celebrate after the match [REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis]Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck a late winner as Arsenal dug deep to beat Benfica 3-2 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate to reach the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday. When a dreadful mistake by Dani Ceballos just past the hour mark allowed Rafa Silva to put Benfica 2-1 ahead in Athens it meant Arsenal required two goals to avoid a disappointing exit. There was still a nervous moment in stoppage time as Benfica hit the woodwork but Arsenal hung on to complete a notable win. This is what gives me power every day," said Aubameyang, who missed a hatful of chances in the first leg, played in Rome, which ended 1-1. Arsenal did all the pressing in the second half and thought they had regained the lead with another fine finish by Aubameyang but he was ruled marginally offside.

Source: Standard Digital February 25, 2021 20:37 UTC