Eindhoven was in the grip of the sights and smells of its annual carnival; the Philips Stadion pulsed to a raucous beat at the outset. Arsenal knew they needed to master the occasion and it was so encouraging to see them start as they did – the bit between their teeth, possibilities whenever they passed and moved.

Holders Real Madrid prevailed 2-1 against crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie, while Arsenal thrashed PSV 7-1. Madrid took the early lead in the fourth minute through Rodrygo,

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal saved their best for the UEFA Champions League, as the Gunners matched their February goal output in 90 March minutes at PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday.

Arsenal had failed to get a goal in two games prior to Tuesday’s Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven. Then, much like London buses, seven came at once in a record-breaking performance.

Arsenal's Premier League title challenge looks shot and they are still hamstrung by injuries but Champions League glory is within reach, according to former great Thierry Henry.

Arsenal put their Premier League goal-scoring problems behind them by thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the Champions League, and took a giant stride to the quarterfinals.