Arsenal's Top Champions League Performance Seals Last-16 Spot
Arsenal secured a spot in the last-16 of the Champions League with an impressive 3-0 home victory over Dinamo Zagreb in their penultimate group stage fixture.
Declan Rice opened the scoring in the second minute, while Kai Havertz doubled the lead midway through the second half. Martin Odegaard added a third in stoppage-time to cap off a dominant display.
Rapid Rice
Arsenal took an early lead through Declan Rice, who fired home from close range after just 104 seconds. Martinelli set up the goal with a clever pass to Havertz, who laid the ball off to Rice.
The goal was Rice's first in the Champions League and Arsenal's fastest in the competition for a decade.
Havertz Heads Home
Havertz scored his second Arsenal goal in the 66th minute, heading in a cross from Martinelli. The goal was Havertz's 14th of the season and Arsenal's 500th under Mikel Arteta.
Skipper Strikes
Odegaard completed the scoring in stoppage-time, tapping in a cross from Leandro Trossard. It was Odegaard's first goal since November.
Impressive Facts and Stats
Arsenal's victory was their eighth home win in the Champions League this season, the most of any team.
Dinamo Zagreb have now lost eight of their last nine away games against English sides in European competition.
Rice's opener was Arsenal's earliest Champions League goal since 2014.
Havertz has now scored 14 goals in all competitions this season, equaling his tally from last season.
Dinamo Zagreb failed to register a single shot on target for the first time in a Champions League match since 2016.
What's Next
Arsenal will travel to Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday before their final Champions League group stage match against Girona on January 29.
They will then host Manchester City in the Premier League on February 2.
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