Arsenal advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The Gunners had drawn 1-1 in the first leg in Germany last week.

The victory marked a record for Arsenal, who registered 12 shots on target in the match, their highest tally in a single game across all competitions this season, according to OptaJoe.

Arsenal also scored twice from outside the box, a feat they have only previously achieved in a Champions League knockout tie against Real Madrid in the 2024/25 season.

Meanwhile, Chelsea were eliminated after a 3-0 home loss to Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had lost the first leg 5-2 in Paris.

Chelsea’s aggregate defeat means the club has conceded eight goals across a two-legged competitive tie for the first time in its history.

The contrasting results highlight Arsenal’s growing efficiency in attack under their current campaign and Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities in European competitions.

Arsenal now prepares for a quarter-final clash, aiming to continue their strong performance in both the Premier League and Europe.

Chelsea, on the other hand, faces questions over their defensive strategy following the heavy aggregate loss to PSG.

The matches reflect a significant shift in Premier League representation in the Champions League, with Arsenal emerging as one of the continent’s in-form sides.

Both clubs will now focus on their domestic campaigns, with Arsenal maintaining their push for the Premier League title while Chelsea seeks to rebuild confidence after their European exit.