Arsenal defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals. Declan Rice provided the assist for the opening goal, which Kai Havertz scored in the first half. Leandro Trossard added a second goal after the interval to secure the win, according to Sky Sports.
Rice covered more than 12,000 metres during the match, per UEFA statistics. His team-mates have nicknamed him "The Horse" due to his running statistics and physical output in midfield. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the midfielder for his consistency and leadership during the post-match press conference.
The North London club moves into the final eight of the competition for the second consecutive season. Leverkusen failed to register a shot on target during the second half as the home defence remained compact. Arsenal currently sit second in the Premier League table following this European result, according to the Premier League.
