Lyon’s Maxwel Cornet opens the scoring in the quarterfinal and it’s the French side up first.
It was a long ball over the top from Lyon that finds Ekambi straight through the middle – Walker at wing back played him onside.
Ekambi’s first effort was saved by Ederson but the ball rolled out to Cornet who curled the redound into the near corner from just outside the penalty area.
Goal was initially reviewed by VAR, but the goal is confirmed, it’s a lovely shot from distance slotted in near post.
Willian has revealed why he chose Arsenal out of other clubs angling for his services when it became obvious he was leaving Chelsea.
The 32-year-old’s preference was to remain at Stamford Bridge, but long negotiations over a new contract broke down as Willian was looking for a three-year commitment and Chelsea were only willing to offer two.
Arsenal were happy to meet Willian’s demands and the winger confirmed on Sunday in an open letter to fans that his seven years as a Blue had come to an end.
The Brazilian signed a three-year deal worth around ÂŁ100,000-a-week to become Mikel Arteta’s first summer signing.
“I decided [to join] because Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world. They have a new project with Mikel Arteta,” said Willian.
“I think this club deserve to shine again and I want to be a part of this project — to be a part of the Arsenal family is amazing. I’m very happy to do that.
“I come to try to win trophies, because this club deserve to win again, and I think you have to do the best as possible to win every game.
“[I like] the way they play, everything is amazing, the stadium, and I think that with Arteta, Arsenal have a great opportunity to fight again for titles in the Premier League and in Europe, so I’m very happy because of that.
“When I talked to [Mikel], the conversation was good, he gave me confidence to come to Arsenal. He said a lot of good things to me and that’s why I have come to Arsenal.”
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed the rationale behind his club signed former Chelsea star Willian on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract at Chelsea.
The 32-year-old, who spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, has signed a three-year deal with the Gunners which is expected to worth near ÂŁ100,000-a-week.
Mikel Arteta is understood to have had input in bringing the Brazilian to Emirates Stadium with his experience highlighted as a key reason for the transfer, having made over 600 club appearances in his career.
“I believe he’s a player that can really make a difference for us,” Mikel Arteta told Arsenal.com about the new signing.
“We have been monitoring him for the past few months, we had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions [and] he is a player that gives us a lot of versatility, he can play in three or four different positions.
“He has the experience of everything in the football world but to still have the ambition to come here and contribute to bring the club where it belongs. I have been really impressed with all the talks I have had with him and how much he wanted to come.”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agents have rubbished rumours linking the Juventus superstar with a shock move to Barcelona or PSG.
The 35-year-old, revered as an icon at Barca’s rivals Real Madrid, reportedly intends to remain with the Serie A champions.
Earlier this week it was reported that the forward has been offered the chance to conquer France alongside Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain.
The idea of the Portugal skipper sharing the same team sheet as his fellow Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi would be a prospect fantasy football fans could only dream of.
However Spanish outlet AS claim Ronaldo’s advisers dismissed the rumours as “completely false” and pure speculation.