Full Time Highlight: Arsenal vs Sevilla 2️⃣ – 0️⃣ Extended highlight and all goals Champions League game.

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In a scintillating display, Arsenal left no room for doubt about their Champions League aspirations as they dismantled Sevilla with an emphatic 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. While their passage to the knockout round ultimately hinged on Lens’s performance against PSV, the Gunners fulfilled their part of the equation in style.

The stars of the show were undoubtedly Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, who shone with their performances. Saka showcased his prowess with a well-taken goal, while Martinelli’s brilliance in orchestrating play led to an exquisite assist.

Stepping into the shoes of the injured Eddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard announced his presence with authority, breaking the deadlock with a goal in the 29th minute. The opening 45 minutes were a masterclass from Arsenal, as they asserted their dominance, leaving Sevilla bewildered.

After the interval, Saka extended Arsenal’s lead to 2-0, capitalizing on a blistering counter-attack that caught Sevilla off guard. Martinelli and Saka were simply electric, leaving their full-back counterparts in disarray. Martinelli’s mesmerizing performance included an astounding nine dribbles completed out of 17 attempts.

However, amid the jubilation, a somber note entered the narrative. Mikel Arteta, while making substitutions to protect Martinelli and Trossard, chose to keep Saka on the field, a strategy he had employed throughout the season.

Tragically, the England sensation succumbed to an injury in the final stages, casting a shadow over an otherwise magnificent evening for Arsenal. The concern for Saka’s well-being is palpable, given his pivotal role in the team.

Arsenal’s dominant victory was a statement of intent, but the potential absence of Saka looms large as they look ahead to the next phase of their Champions League campaign.