Feb 23, 2016 at 7.45pm UK at ​Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 59,889

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Monreal (6')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Messi (71', 83')
Pique (85')
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Barcelona on February 22, 2016
Result: Lionel Messi hits brace in Barcelona win
Lionel Messi scores twice as European champions Barcelona record a 2-0 win at Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Reaction
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on August 29, 2015
Report: Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set for lengthy lay-off
Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may have reportedly damaged knee ligaments during Tuesday night's Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
Feb 24, 22:58
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Barcelona on February 22, 2016
Lionel Messi: 'Champions League tie with Arsenal is not over'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi warns that his side have not yet secured a Champions League quarter-final spot despite their 2-0 away first-leg victory over Arsenal.
Feb 24, 14:36
Sergio Busquets for Barcelona on January 4, 2015
Barcelona's Sergio Busquets pleased with first-leg win
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets praises his team's second-half performance against Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Feb 23, 22:26
FC Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between AS Roma and FC Barcelona at Stadio Olimpico on September 16, 2015
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique: 'We had to bide time against Arsenal'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique praises his side for 'tiring Arsenal out' during their Champions League last-16 first leg in London, which the Spanish team won 2-0.
Feb 23, 22:16
Arsene Wenger practises semaphore during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Barcelona on February 22, 2016
Arsene Wenger reveals frustration following Barcelona defeat
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals his frustration following Tuesday's 2-0 defeat at home to Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Feb 23, 22:08
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Barcelona on February 22, 2016
Lionel Messi hails "great result" for Barcelona
Two-goal hero Lionel Messi insists that Barcelona's 2-0 win away at Arsenal was a "great result".
Feb 23, 22:06
Arsenal player Aaron Ramsey in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal on August 29, 2015
Aaron Ramsey bemoans missed opportunities
Arsenal did not make the most of their chances against Barcelona, says their Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Feb 23, 21:55
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Barcelona on February 22, 2016
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker: 'We did not deserve to win'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker claims that his team did not deserve to beat Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg at the Emirates.
Feb 23, 21:52
The Match
Match Report
Lionel Messi scores twice as European champions Barcelona record a 2-0 win at Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League last-16 first leg between Arsenal and Barcelona at the Emirates, which ended in a 2-0 away win.
Team News
Alexis Sanchez starts for Arsenal in their Champions League encounter against his former employers Barcelona.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg clash between Arsenal and European champions Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium.
Build-up
Mesut Ozil says coo-ee after scoring his side's second during the game between Arsenal and Bournemouth on December 28, 2015
Ander Herrera: 'Mesut Ozil is inconsistent'
Man Utd midfielder Ander Herrera accuses Arsenal's Mesut Ozil of lacking consistency, but believes that the Gunners will match Barcelona in the Champions League last 16.
Feb 23, 14:08
Francis Coquelin of Arsenal in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on August 29, 2015
Arsenal's Francis Coquelin "ready" for Barcelona test
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin insists that he is "ready" for the challenge of Barcelona and Andres Iniesta in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 23, 13:56
Three-headed Broadway star Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate scoring during the Copa del Rey game between Barcelona and Valencia on February 3, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Barcelona close to perfection'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that Champions League opponents Barcelona are a team close to 'perfection'.
Feb 22, 14:44
Olivier Giroud challenges Matt Law to a beard-off during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Southampton on February 2, 2016
Olivier Giroud: 'We have quality to beat Barcelona'
Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud insists that the Gunners have enough "quality" to cause an upset and defeat Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 22, 13:43
Arsene Wenger watches the cat do a whoopsie on his beret during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on February 7, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Hull City more difficult than Barcelona'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that preparing for the game against Championship side Hull City is "more difficult" than facing off against Spanish giants Barcelona.
Feb 22, 13:31
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate during the La Liga game between Las Palmas and Barcelona on February 20, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal must find way to stop Luis Suarez'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his side will 'have to keep Luis Suarez quiet' during Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Barcelona.
Feb 21, 22:51
Barcelona's coach Luis Enrique shouts from the sidelines during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs SD Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 25, 2015
Luis Enrique picks Barcelona squad for Arsenal tie
Luis Enrique selects 19 Barcelona players to make the trip to London for Tuesday's Champions League tie against Arsenal.
Feb 21, 12:26
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on February 14, 2016
Arsene Wenger urges Arsenal to take inspiration from 2011 win over Barcelona
Arsene Wenger tells his Arsenal players to take inspiration from the club's 2011 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 16, 12:58
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leicester CityLeicester31199354312366
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs311710456243261
3Arsenal30167748301855
4Manchester CityMan City30156952322051
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham301311647351250
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd30148838271150
7Southampton31138104132947
8Stoke CityStoke31137113437-346
9Liverpool2912894540544
10Chelsea30101194541441
11West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom30109113037-739
12Everton29911951411038
13Bournemouth31108133850-1238
14Watford30107133032-237
15Swansea CitySwansea3199133140-936
16Crystal Palace3096153240-833
17Norwich CityNorwich3177173254-2228
18Sunderland3068163655-1926
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3067172955-2625
20Aston Villa3137212258-3616