Jarrad Branthwaite helped PSV Eindhoven reach the Champions League quarterfinals courtesy of a loan stint at Eindhovens PSV. The Dutch side beat Arsenal 2-0 on Thursday to secure their Europa League passage, with Branthwaite starting at the Philips Stadion. PSV won 2-0 at home against Arsenal in the Dutch league's tournament opener on Thursday to qualify for the knockout phase. Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Aaron Ramsdale were in the Gunners' lineup, while Granit Xhaka, Neymar, and Gabriel Jesus came off the bench. Arteta's Arsenal squad attempted to clinch the Premier League title by putting on a strong team.
But after the match ended at 0-0, Luuk de Jong scored and sub Gabriel Jesus added a brace to give PSV the advantage. Ruud van Nistelrooy's side closed out the victory with nine minutes remaining, and PSV will advance to the next phase.