The last time Arsenal passed the 1/8 round of the C1 Cup was when they beat Porto with a total score of 6-2 in the 2009-2010 season.
The lucky draws have arranged 8 pairs of matches that promise to be dramatic and exciting in the 1/8 round of the C1 Cup. Arsenal will continue their journey in the most prestigious arena on the continent with a match against Porto.
The Portuguese representative brought a “good omen” to the Gunners because in the 2009-2010 season, Arsenal passed the 1/8 round of the C1 Cup by winning with a total score of 6-2 against Porto.
Arsenal will clash with Porto in the 1/8 round of the C1 Cup. Photo: Internet
However, that was also the last time Arsenal was in the quarter-finals. Since the win over Porto, the round of 16 of the C1 Cup has become a “curse” for the Gunners as they have been eliminated 7 times in a row.
Arsenal is showing excellent performance in this year’s C1 Cup, passing the group stage with first place in the group. Coach Mikel Arteta’s team also has the best goal difference (+12) of any team in this year’s group stage.
In addition, this is also an interesting match between the two best playmakers in the group stage, Bukayo Saka of the Gunners and Galeno of the Portuguese representative.
Porto is the closest opponent that Arsenal defeated in the 1/8 round of the C1 Cup. Photo: Internet
However, the Gunners should not be subjective towards the Portuguese representative. Remember, Porto caused a stir when they won the C1 Cup in 2004 with Deco, Maniche, Carlos Alberto and the leadership of coach Mourinho.
The first leg of the 1/8 round of the C1 Cup will start on February 13, 2024 European time. Meanwhile, the second leg series will take place from March 5, 2024.
