Arsenal vs Barcelona
Emirates Stadium, London- February 16th 2011
Final score:- Arsenal 2-1 Barcelona ( Robin Van Persie, Andrey Arshavin/ David Villa Sanchez)
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A stunning late comeback from Arsenal sees them upset Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona at the Emirates. Both of Arsenal’s goals came in the last quarter of the game, giving the Gunners a 2-1 lead to take to the Nou Camp for the return fixture.
This Arshavin goal vs Barcelona gave Arsenal a surprise 2-1 win over the Catalans at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Barcelona- Champions League Round of 16 First Leg- Feb 16, 2011
The Arshavin goal against Barcelona was scored by the little Russian minutes after he came on as a substitute. The goal was set up by Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, with Arshavin adding the final touches to what was a move worthy of winning a CL game.
This Robin Van Persie goal vs Barcelona kickstarted the Gunners’ comeback against Barcelona in the first leg of their Round of 16 Champions League tie. Arsenal eventually won the tie 2-1 with Andrey Arshavin scoring the winner after the Van Persie equalising goal.
Arsenal v Barcelona- February 16th, 2011
The Van Persie goal against Barcelona was set up by Gael Clichy, but Barca keeper Victor Valdes was at fault as he let Van Persie’s strike beat him at his near post.