Riccardo Calafiori took to social media after starring in Arsenal’s historic win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
The Gunners claimed a 7-1 victory over the Dutch club in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday night. Martin Odegaard scored a brace and was supported by goals from Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino and Leandro Trossard, with Noa Lang converting a penalty for the hosts in the first half.
While still not certain, the six-goal margin gives Arsenal an overwhelming advantage over PSV heading into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium next week. The Gunners are now just 90 minutes away from reaching the quarter-final of the Champions League, where they would face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid.
Calafiori scored Arsenal’s final goal in the win in Eindhoven and took to social media after the final whistle to send a message. The strike from the Italy international was his first in the Champions League and his third since signing for the Gunners last summer.
“First in Champions League],” wrote Calafiori, followed by football and heart emojis. “Well done guys!!!”
The win was also a historic night for Arsenal in Europe. After scoring four goals against PSV, the Gunners became the first time in Champions League history to score that number of goals in a knockout tie away from home.
Arsenal will now prepare to travel to Old Trafford as they face Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend. The Gunners remain 13 points behind leaders Liverpool in the table, with a game in hand, as their title rivals face Southampton after taking on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.