Arsenal 3-0 Monaco: Bukayo Saka’s Brace Powers Gunners Toward Champions League Last 16**
It didn’t take long for the home side to break the deadlock. In the 17th minute, Saka found the back of the net with a cool finish after a well-timed pass from Martin Ødegaard. The crowd erupted, and Arsenal began to turn the screw. Monaco struggled to cope with the pace and precision of their opponents.
Saka doubled his tally just before halftime with a brilliant individual effort. After collecting the ball near the edge of the box, he cut inside and slotted the ball past Monaco’s goalkeeper, sending the Arsenal faithful into raptures. His confidence was evident, and it was clear that he had taken full control of the match.
Monaco had few chances to respond, as Arsenal’s defense, led by Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba, stood firm. The visitors struggled to break down Arsenal’s well-organized backline and failed to register a meaningful shot on target.
The performance highlighted Arsenal’s growing strength in Europe, with Bukayo Saka continuing to prove his status as one of the brightest talents in world football. With Arteta’s side closing in on the last 16, the future looks bright for Arsenal both domestically and on the European stage