Ethan Nwaneri scored a superb goal to help Arsenal beat host Girona 2-1 in the final round, thereby finishing third and advancing straight to the Champions League round of 16.

The two teams are in opposite positions ahead of the final round of the Champions League on the evening of January 29. Arsenal is third with 16 points and only needs a draw to secure a place in the top 8. Girona has only won one match, with a score of 2-0 against Slovan Bratislava – one of the two clubs that have not won any points, and have no chance of going on.

Goalkeeper Neto rushed out of the penalty area, allowing Arnaut Danjuma to score the opening goal.

Therefore, at home at Montilivi, Girona entered the match with a relaxed mentality and unexpectedly took the lead in the 28th minute. Juanpe passed the ball to Arnaut Danjuma who ran down and put the ball into the far corner of the visitors’ net. Goalkeeper Neto – in his first start for Arsenal – made a serious mistake. He rushed out of the penalty area and could have received a red card if he had dived to block Danjuma’s shot with his hand.