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Arsenal’s potential opponents in the Champions League quarter-finals are being considered by Mikel Arteta, who is hoping for a favorable draw now that the full list of teams has been confirmed…

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Arsenal emerged victorious against FC Porto in the Champions League round of 16, securing their spot in the quarter-finals.

 

The Gunners are now eagerly awaiting the draw on Friday to see who their next opponents will be. Mikel Arteta and his team will be looking for a favorable matchup as they aim to progress further in the competition.

 

On Tuesday night, Arsenal emerged victorious in the Champions League quarter-finals by defeating FC Porto on penalties at the Emirates Stadium.

 

Despite suffering a 1-0 loss in their initial encounter, the Canaries managed to equalize with a solitary goal. Leandro Trossard was the scorer of the only goal in the game, paving the way for Mikel Arteta’s team to secure the win through successful penalties, with David Ray netting two goals.

 

Following their triumph over the formidable Portuguese opponents, Arsenal eagerly awaits the upcoming draw on Friday, hoping to secure their first-ever Champions League victory. The draw will determine the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final stages, taking place after the conclusion of the last 16 matches.

 

The draw is scheduled for 11.00am in Switzerland and is open to all teams. There are no restrictions based on rankings or countries, meaning Arsenal could potentially face Manchester City in the upcoming round.

 

The first leg of the quarter-final matches will take place on 9-10 April, with Arsenal playing away against Brighton & Hove Albion and at home against Aston Villa. The second leg will follow the next week, preceding the away match against Wolves.

 

Football.london has analyzed the potential opponents Arsenal might encounter in the quarter-finals.

 

Potential quarter-final opponents include Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, all of whom have already secured their spots in the next round.

 

Inter Milan currently holds a 1-0 lead over Atletico Madrid, while Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven are tied at 1-1. These matches are set to take place on Wednesday evening.

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