Arsenal on Tuesday set a record-breaking performance in the UEFA Champions League last 16 on March 4, 2025, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the first leg at the Philips Stadion.

The Gunners became the first team to score seven away goals in a knockout stage match, setting the tone for a likely quarter-final berth.

The onslaught began early with Jurrien Timber’s opener, quickly followed by goals from Mikel Merino and 17-year-old sensation Ethan Nwaneri.

Nwaneri’s goal not only made him the third-youngest scorer in the competition’s knockout history but also placed him alongside English stars Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden as one of the few players to start a knockout game before turning 18.

The Man of the Match, Captain Martin Ødegaard led by example, netting twice, while Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori also added their names to the scoresheet.

PSV’s only response came from a penalty converted by Noa Lang, but the Dutch side was overwhelmed by Arsenal’s relentless attack.

The Gunners faced a defensive scare when 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly was booked early and narrowly avoided a second yellow card.

The performance in Eindhoven was not just a statement of intent but a warning to their rivals, as Arsenal aim for European glory.