Porto seals Round of 16 first leg victory with last-minute goal against Arsenal
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Porto secured a sensational 1-0 victory over Arsenal in a thrilling encounter marked by Galeno's remarkable last-minute goal, leaving the Gunners' Champions League aspirations hanging in the balance.

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The gripping match unfolded at the Estadio do Dragao, where Arsenal struggled to muster a single shot on target, highlighting their offensive challenges throughout the game.

Porto beat Arsenal 1-0 in stoppage time – Getty image

Despite maintaining the lion's share of possession, Arsenal appeared unsettled and lacked creativity in the final third, proving unable to breach Porto's resilient defense.

The turning point came with Galeno's goal—a spectacular long-range strike that ultimately sealed the victory for the home team, dealing a severe blow to Arsenal's aspirations of advancing to the quarter-finals.