Arsenal Secures Champions League Last-16 Spot with Win Over Girona

Ethan Nwaneri's stunning goal and Jorginho's penalty lead Arsenal to a 2-1 comeback victory in Spain.

Arsenal defeated Girona 2-1 to finish third in the Champions League league phase, avoiding the new playoff round and advancing directly to the last 16.
Ethan Nwaneri, a 17-year-old midfielder, scored a decisive curling goal in his first Champions League start, earning praise from manager Mikel Arteta and teammates.
Jorginho equalized with a penalty after Girona's Arnaut Danjuma opened the scoring, capitalizing on an error by Arsenal's debutant goalkeeper Neto.
Girona's late push for an equalizer was thwarted by a disallowed goal following a VAR review, while Raheem Sterling missed a stoppage-time penalty for Arsenal.
Arsenal now turns focus to a key Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday, with injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and David Raya still a concern.