Kai Havertz will have happy memories when he sets foot on the Estadio do Dragao in Portugal tonight at 10pm in the colours of Arsenal against Porto.
It was at this very stadium that he beat Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson in a one-on-one to tuck home the winner for Chelsea in the 2021 Champions League final.
Now playing for London rivals Arsenal, Havertz says he is looking forward to playing in Portugal again tonight, ahead of their Round of 16 first-leg tie.
He tells Arsenal’s website: “For me, it’s always going to be a nice memory and I’m looking forward to going there [Estadio do Dragao] again.
“I have good memories there, things are always going to be hard there but I’m really looking forward to it and hopefully we’re going to win the game.
“I think every team that plays in the Champions League wants to win it and that’s the goal and we all go into this competition to go as far as possible.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 20, 2024
“But still you have to look game-by-game, there are two games to play now. Wednesday’s the first one, try to win it and see for the other game as well.”
Arsenal have not beaten Porto away in the Champions League, losing twice and drawing once.
If they want to change that tonight, they will have to keep Brazilian playmaker Galeno in check.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 20, 2024
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With four goals, he is join-second on the scorer’s list in the tournament and also lead the assists chart alongside Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka with four.
In tonight’s only other Round of 16 clash, Spanish giants Barcelona travel to Italian hotshots Napoli for their 10pm encounter.
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