Arsenal beat Porto 1-0

Amid the commotion following Arsenal's thrilling Champions League victory against Porto at Emirates Stadium, David Raya put an end to any unresolved disputes over manager Mikel Arteta's decision-making and his position as the team's first choice goalkeeper. With Raya starting uncertainly in place of Aaron Ramsdale, there have been suspicions that Arteta tried to fix something that wasn't broken by bringing in the Brentford-born Spaniard to take the place of the England-capable favorite of Arsenal supporters.

With two penalty shootout saves from Wendell and Galeno, Raya delivered when it mattered most, providing additional evidence of his consistent development and dependability. Arsenal advanced to a Champions League quarterfinal for the first time in fourteen years with a 4-2 victory in the shootout following a 1-0 victory that evening. It was an intense, anxious, and ill-tempered evening that will serve as a perfect introduction to the Champions League.