Arsenal, with a rotated squad, defeated Girona on the final day of the league phase to secure a round of 16 spot.

Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as they rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri. The north London side picked up their sixth win in eight games to finish third in the league phase with 19 points and avoid a two-legged playoff in the next round.

Danjuma opens the scoringArnaut Danjuma gave Girona the lead on the half-hour mark and made Montilivi explode, which saw the team take the lead against an Arsenal side that had so far conceded only

Arsenal cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League without any last-gasp drama as they finished an impressive league phase campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Girona.

Girona, Arsenal's opponent, have already been eliminated and come in sat 31st on just three points. Girona only managed to win a single game in the league phase out of seven. Their European journey comes to an end after the game, but they can still play spoiler to Arsenal's ambitions of finishing as high as possible.

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Arsenal fans believe Ethan Nwaneri is better than Bukayo Saka was at 17 in wake of his display in the Champions League win over Girona.

Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as they rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri.

Arsenal defeated Girona 2-1 to finish third in the Champions League table and clinch a spot in the Round of 16, avoiding the playoff round. It was an odd match, really. Mikel Arteta rotated his side somewhat,