Arsenal are still on track to reach the Champions League quarter-finals; on paper, they are the better side compared to Bayer Leverkusen. We'll adapt a few things and yes, we'll move on.’On the penalty, Arteta declined to comment. Leverkusen did to Arsenal what Arsenal have done to so many sides this season — death by a set-piece. MATCH RATINGS BAYER LEVERKUSEN (3-4-2-1): Blaswich 6.5; Quansah 7, Andrich 6.5, Tapsoba 6.5; Poku 6.5, Palacios 7, Garcia 6, Grimaldo 7; Terrier 7, Maza 6.5 (Tillman 74, 5.5); Kofane 7. ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Raya 6.5; Timber 6, Saliba 5.5, Gabriel 5.5, Hincapie 6; Rice 7, Zubimendi 5.5; Saka 5.5 (Madueke 60, 7.5), Eze 5.5, Martinelli 6; Gyokeres 5.5 (Havertz 74, 7).

Source: Daily Mail March 12, 2026 08:09 UTC