Wins for Arsenal and Benfica

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he’s proud of his players following last nights 3-0 win over AC Milan at the Emirates.

The Gunners trailed 4-0 going into the round of 16 second leg match but goals from Koscielny, Rosicky and a Robin Van Persie penalty  had the home side leading 3-0 at half time however they failed to score in the second half meaning the Italians go through.

Robin Van Persie had a great chance in front of goal in the second half but chipped the ball into then hand of the keeper, here’s Wengers reaction .

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In the nights other encounter Benfica beat Zenit Saint Petersburg 2-0 to go through 4-3 on aggregate.

Tonight Barcelona host Bayer Leverkusen leading 3-1 from the first leg while Lyon take a 1-0 led to Apoel Nicosia.

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