Arsenal fans happily “shed tears” when witnessing Bukayo Saka’s goal in the first match of the 2023/24 Champions League group stage.
The match between Arsenal and PSV in the Champions League group stage marked the Gunners’ return to Europe’s most prestigious playground for the first time in 6 years. Coach Mikel Arteta’s team had an explosive performance at Emirates Stadium. Goals from Saka (8′), Trossard (20′), Jesus (38′), Odegaard (70′) helped Arsenal defeat PSV 4-0.
In the remaining match of Group B, at home, Lens shared points with Europa League defending champion Sevilla after a 1-1 draw. With this result, Arsenal rose to the top of Group B, a return to the Champions League playing field that could not have been more wonderful for the Gunners. This is also Arsenal’s biggest victory in the opening match of the Champions League since the 2010/11 season, when they won 6-0 against Sporting Braga. In addition, this is the first time since the 2010/11 season that Arsenal won the opening match of the Champions League season without conceding a goal.
For Arsenal fans, this victory is very special. Some fans were even so happy that they cried after seeing Saka open the score for the home team. Captain Martin Odegaard’s shot made it difficult for the PSV goalkeeper to block it, but Bukyo Saka quickly stepped in to score, opening the score in the 8th minute, making Arsenal’s position much easier.
On social networks, Gunners fans shared emotionally:
