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Leandro Trossard scores for Arsenal past Porto goalkeeper Diego Costa to level the tie at 1-1. Getty Images
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Arsenal players rush to celebrate with goalkeeper David Raya after his penalty save on Porto's Gelano clinched victory in the Champions League last 16 at Emirates Stadium. AFP
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)
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David Raya makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno. Getty Images
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Arsenal players start running in celebration as David Raya makes the match-winning save. Getty Images
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David Raya dives low to his left to save the second penalty from Wendell. Getty Images
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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his penalty during the shootout. Reuters
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Porto players applaud their fans at full-time after defeat in the penalty shootout against Arsenal. Getty Images
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Arsenal defender William Saliba celebrates after David Raya makes the match-winning save. Getty Images
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Arsenal watch and react during the penalty shootout against Porto. Getty Images
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Arsenal forward Kai Havertz fights for the ball with Porto midfielder Marko Grujic. EPA
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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho takes a tumble after being challenged by Porto defender Wendell. AFP
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Arsenal players celebrate with Leandro Trossard after scoring the opening goal of the second leg. EPA
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Leandro Trossard scores for Arsenal past Porto goalkeeper Diego Costa to level the tie at 1-1. Getty Images
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Arsenal players rush to celebrate with goalkeeper David Raya after his penalty save on Porto's Gelano clinched victory in the Champions League last 16 at Emirates Stadium. AFP
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)
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David Raya makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno. Getty Images
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Arsenal players start running in celebration as David Raya makes the match-winning save. Getty Images
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David Raya dives low to his left to save the second penalty from Wendell. Getty Images
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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his penalty during the shootout. Reuters
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Porto players applaud their fans at full-time after defeat in the penalty shootout against Arsenal. Getty Images
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Arsenal defender William Saliba celebrates after David Raya makes the match-winning save. Getty Images
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Arsenal watch and react during the penalty shootout against Porto. Getty Images
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Arsenal forward Kai Havertz fights for the ball with Porto midfielder Marko Grujic. EPA
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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho takes a tumble after being challenged by Porto defender Wendell. AFP
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Arsenal players celebrate with Leandro Trossard after scoring the opening goal of the second leg. EPA
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Leandro Trossard scores for Arsenal past Porto goalkeeper Diego Costa to level the tie at 1-1. Getty Images
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