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Arsenal's Champions League Misery Continues: Porto Snatches Late Victory

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Galeno's dramatic stoppage-time winner leaves Arsenal in a tough spot in Champions League last-16 tie against Porto. Find out more here!

Arsenal faced a heart-wrenching defeat against Porto in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie, with Galeno sealing the victory with a stunning late goal in the 93rd minute. This loss adds to Arsenal's struggles in breaking their last-16 curse, a haunting trend that has plagued the team in recent years. Mikel Arteta's aspirations for a strong European showing seem to be slipping away as Porto takes a narrow advantage.

Despite Arsenal's domestic prowess, the Champions League has proven to be a tough challenge, with Porto delivering a sucker punch right at the end of the game. Galeno's brilliant strike not only secured the win for Porto but also highlighted the resilience of the Portuguese side in facing a lacklustre Arsenal. The Gunners now face an uphill battle to turn the tie in their favor as they head back to the Emirates for the second leg.

In the midst of Arsenal's disappointment, Leah Williamson's journey back to fitness serves as a beacon of hope and perseverance. The defender's resilience and wisdom, shared in a recent feature, showcase the determination required to overcome setbacks. As the Gunners regroup and strategize for the return leg, Williamson's experiences offer valuable insights into overcoming challenges both on and off the pitch.

The clash between Porto and Arsenal not only reignites the intensity of Champions League football but also underscores the unpredictable nature of the sport. With Galeno's late heroics stealing the show, the stage is set for a riveting second leg as Arsenal fights to keep their European dreams alive. Will Mikel Arteta's side bounce back from this setback, or will Porto's momentum carry them through to the next round? The drama continues as the battle for Champions League glory unfolds.

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Porto vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League score and goal updates ... (The Independent)

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LIVE: FC Porto vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League football (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up, team news and commentary as FC Porto take on Arsenal in the Champions League's last 16.

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Arsenal face Porto looking to break last-16 curse of their predecessors (The Guardian)

Mikel Arteta was among those who felt defeat as a player at this stage for five seasons from 2011-17: now the Champions League last eight is in sight again.

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Porto vs Arsenal LIVE! Champions League match stream, latest ... (Evening Standard)

Arsenal have struggled to get going in the first leg of the last-16 tie.

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Everything you need to know about Porto | Feature | News (Arsenal.com)

Find out about the Portuguese giants' history, star players and recent form ahead of our Champions League round of 16 tie.

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Porto vs Arsenal live updates: Galeno misses early chance for hosts ... (The Athletic)

Follow live coverage as Arsenal visit Porto in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie today.

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Leah Williamson on recovery, wisdom and the future | Feature | News (Arsenal.com)

From the matchday programme, Williamson shares her journey back to fitness and the wisdom she's picked up along the way.

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What channel is Porto vs Arsenal on? Kick-off time, TV and live ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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Porto 1-0 Arsenal: Champions League last 16, first leg – live reaction (The Guardian)

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Arsenal's Champions League hopes dented by dramatic Porto ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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Galeno stuns Arsenal with late Porto winner in Champions League (FRANCE 24)

Galeno curled in a sublime stoppage-time strike as FC Porto defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Portugal on ...

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Porto 1 - 0 Arsenal - Match Report (Arsenal.com)

We suffer a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Porto.

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Galeno stunner gives Porto narrow advantage over lacklustre Arsenal (The Guardian)

Galeno's superb strike deep into stoppage time gave Porto a 1-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League last-16 tie against Arsenal.

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FC Porto 1-0 Arsenal (21 Feb, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the FC Porto vs. Arsenal Uefa Champions League game from 21 February 2024 on ESPN (UK).

Arsenal stunned by Porto after conceding late winner (Premier League)

Gunners lose 1-0 in first-leg Champions League tie after Galeno struck in in fourth minute of stoppage time.

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Mikel - 'It's clear what we have to do' | Interview | News (Arsenal.com)

In a stop start game at the Stadio do Dragao, we struggled to find our usual rhythm and fluency, and will have to overturn a one-goal deficit in the second leg ...

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Galeno scores late winner as Porto stun Arsenal (BBC News)

Arsenal are stunned as Galeno scores in stoppage time to give Porto the advantage from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

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'Kick in the teeth', but Arteta insists Arsenal will learn (BBC Sport)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side will learn from defeat before the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in north London.

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Arsenal face fears of continuing Champions League hoodoo - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Arsenal face a huge challenge at home in the return leg to keep their UEFA Champions League hopes alive, after losing away to Porto 1-0 in the first leg of ...

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'We will learn from this': Arteta furious after Arsenal concede late ... (The Guardian)

Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal's lack of purpose, aggression and threat as they slipped to a last-gasp 1-0 defeat at Porto in the first leg of their ...

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Pepe still top dog as Arsenal's new tricks fail to flummox Porto's ... (The Guardian)

The 40-year-old's experience at this level was obvious – as was Arsenal's timidity in the face of Porto's physicality.

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Porto 1-0 Arsenal Stats | The Analyst (The Analyst)

This is just the second time on record (since 2003-04) that Arsenal have failed to record a shot on target in a UEFA Champions League game, previously doing so ...

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Here's how Arsenal can find their 'purpose' after harrowing Porto ... (The Independent)

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Ticketing information for our Premier League fixture against Luton Town, which will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

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Our Barclays Women's Super League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on March 3 will make history as the first WSL fixture to have an all-female grounds team.

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'We need savviness': Rice bemoans Arsenal's naivety against Porto (The Guardian)

Midfielder puts late goal down to Gunners' inexperience and says team needs to quickly adapt to differences on European stage.

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Highlights: Porto 1-0 Arsenal | Video | News (Arsenal.com)

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Arsenal need 'more savviness' in Champions League - Rice - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

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Lack of Champions League experience cost Arsenal, says Arteta (Reuters)

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Declan Rice feels Arsenal must find Champions League 'savvy' after ... (The Independent)

The Gunners lost the first leg of their last 16 tie away to Porto on Wednesday as Galeno's brilliant last-gasp strike earned the hosts a 1-0 win.

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Mikel Arteta accused of 'not trusting everybody' in Arsenal dressing ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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