Arsenal defeats Girona 2-1, advances to Champions League last 16

Arsenal secured their spot in the Champions League round of 16 with a 2-1 comeback victory against Girona, highlighted by Ethan Nwaneri's impressive goal. After falling behind to Arnaut Danjuma's strike, Arsenal equalized through a Jorginho penalty before Nwaneri netted the winner just before halftime, making him the second-youngest English goalscorer in Champions League history. Despite a disallowed goal from Girona's Cristhian Stuani and a missed penalty by Raheem Sterling late in the game, Arsenal held on for the win. Girona's disappointing campaign ended with their eighth defeat in nine matches, having struggled throughout the group stage. The victory marks Arsenal's sixth win in eight games, allowing them to finish third in the league phase with a total of 19 points. This performance sets Mikel Arteta's side up for a warm-weather training camp next month, aiming to maintain their positive momentum.