Eliminating Zenit, Advancing to the Quarterfinals

In the 12th minute, Arsenal had their first attacking opportunity.

Modrić received the ball in midfield and sent a diagonal pass forward.

De Bruyne surged up quickly and whipped in a cross after receiving it.

Li Yufei leaped high, overpowering the Zenit Saint Petersburg defender.

He headed at goal, sending the ball straight toward the top corner.

Zenit Saint Petersburg's goalkeeper made a desperate save, tipping the ball over the crossbar.

Arsenal won a corner kick.

De Bruyne took it, delivering a precise cross to Suarez.

Suarez flicked a header toward goal, but the ball skimmed the post and went wide.

The home fans let out a collective groan of regret.

But soon, the cheers rose again.

Everyone knew it was only a matter of time before the goal came.

Zenit Saint Petersburg also tried to launch counterattacks.

They pushed forward rapidly, hoping to catch Arsenal off guard.

But the central defensive pairing of Van Dijk and Thiago Silva stood as firm as a mountain.

Sagna was equally solid in his role at fullback.

Zenit Saint Petersburg's attacks were intercepted as soon as they crossed midfield.

In the 20th minute, Arsenal broke the deadlock.

Kante won the ball in midfield and played a through pass to De Bruyne.

De Bruyne carried the ball forward, beating two defenders.

He did not try to do it himself, instead playing a square pass to Li Yufei in the penalty area.

After receiving the ball, Li Yufei turned and shook off his marker.

Facing the goalkeeper, he calmly slotted it home.

1-0!

Arsenal struck first!

The home fans instantly erupted, their cheers deafening.

Li Yufei spread his arms and jogged slowly in celebration.

His face was filled with composure and dominance.

It was another goal for him in this season's UEFA Champions League.

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