
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.
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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: '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

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

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 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 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

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

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.
Form Guide
Build-up

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

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

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: '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: '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

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

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 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