Champions League: Barca Dumps Arsenal to Book Q’final Ticket

Holders Barcelona last night eased into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with a 3-1 second-leg victory over Arsenal at the Nou Camp.

Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Lionel Messi forced David Ospina into a stunning save from close range, before Neymar slotted home a low finish.

Mohamed Elneny lashed in for Arsenal in the second half but Luis Suarez struck a stunning volley for Barcelona. Danny Welbeck hit the woodwork before Messi chipped in a sublime third.