Arsenal vs Porto (agg 0-1) – Champions League: Live score, teams news and updates as Mikel Arteta’s men look to overturn first-leg deficit to progress to quarter-finals for the first time since 2009-10

Tonight’s referee is the Frenchman Clement Turpin, one of the most recognized referees in Europe.

Interestingly, some Arsenal fans joked before the match that he is Leandro Trossard’s brother.

I can see a slight resemblance in justice.

For the record, Trossard and Turpin are not related.

As Mail Sport’s Isaan Khan highlighted, the stage is set with around 20 minutes to go before kick-off and the atmosphere is building.

A couple of statistics that should calm the nerves of Arsenal fans.

Porto have only won two of their 22 away games in the Champions League round of 16.

The visitors have never won both legs of a Champions League tie.

I’ve been chuckling while Martin Keown made reference twice on TNT Sports to the dark arts of Porto.

It is known that the former Arsenal defender never dabbled in the dark arts… just ask Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Mikel Arteta did not bite, but Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has warned his team ahead of tonight’s game.

Odegaard has warned the Gunners to expect tonight’s visitors to waste a lot of time.

The classic team sheet taken by Mail Sport’s chief sports editor Oliver Holt at the Emirates tonight.

It gives me the perfect opportunity to divert attention from the Champions League for a moment.

Oliver Holt’s latest column takes a look at the title race, arguing that Arsenal have shown no signs of falling despite Man City and Liverpool stealing the show after Sunday’s draw.

Can Arsenal fans even dream of the Premier League and Champions League this season?

Strange old seasons for Barcelona and Napoli this campaign, with both teams well off the pace in their respective leagues.

However, the Champions League offers chances of success this season.

Here’s how the two teams line up tonight.

Barcelona: Ter Stegen Koundé, Cubarsi, Araujo, Cancelo; López, Christensen, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Naples: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesús, Rui; Anguissa, Lobotka, Traoré; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskelia.

A very Mikel Arteta phrase when the Arsenal coach talks about the need to connect with “our people” to help the team.

Arteta highlighted the importance of Arsenal fans in helping the Club fight for trophies.

It is worth mentioning that the Gunners won all three of their Champions League home games this season by an aggregate score of 12-0.

I think if we want to challenge again as a club and the club we want to be, then we have to leave the magical nights with our people and make it happen,” Arteta told TNT Sports.

We’ve been there and know how the atmosphere and energy can change the mindset, purpose and courage to play.

They have been instrumental in the way we want to play.

Mikel Arteta has just given his pre-match opinion to TNT Sports.

The Arsenal manager says his team should have learned from last month’s first-leg defeat, after admitting his team did not have enough purpose in possession.

You always do it in every game, we are going to try different things to attack better and be more of a threat and put them on the ropes every time we can,” Arteta said.

They are very smart in the way they handle the game.

We did it in many areas, very strong defensively and we had a lot of ball but not with enough determination or courage and that has to be different.

And that’s how the visitors line up tonight.

It is still impressive to see Pepe in the center of defense at 41 years old.

Martin Keown on TNT Sports has just urged Mikel Arteta to surround the veteran.

Arsenal’s enemy from the first leg, Galeno, will also start, along with Franciso Conceicao, the manager’s son.

That all the important news about the Arsenal team is here.

As expected, David Raya returns to goal to replace Aaron Ramsdale after being ineligible to face Brentford on Saturday.

As reported by Sami Mokbel, Gabriel Jesús remains on the bench, while Gabriel Martinelli is not there.

Elsewhere in Europe, Barcelona hosts Napoli at their temporary home at the Olympic Stadium.

The teams are tied after a 1-1 draw in Naples in the first leg of the round of 16.

We’ll keep you posted on all updates on that one.

As the Gunners highlighted, team news should arrive soon for this 8pm kick-off.

Mikel Arteta’s hands could be a little tied with his striker options and Gabriel Martinelli is expected to miss out tonight.

First team news from Mail Sport chief football reporter Sami Mokbel in the Emirates.

It is understood that Gabriel Jesus will not start for Arsenal tonight amid concerns over his ongoing knee problem.

Jesús has not started a game since January 30 due to a knee problem, but has come off the bench in his last two Premier League games.

Arsenal pulled away in Porto last month in the fourth minute of stoppage time, after looking set to secure a solid goalless draw in the first leg.

The Gunners had pulled away early in the game when Galeno hit the post before firing the rebound wide with the goal open.

Galen made amends with a dramatic winning goal that ensured the two-time European champions had something to defend heading into the second leg.

Porto showed their ability to absorb pressure and take advantage of the counterattack in the first leg and you can be sure that Sergio Conceicao will try to do it again tonight.

It is decisive moment for Arsenal in the Champions League, as the Gunners aim to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in the competition since the 2009-10 season.

Mikel Arteta’s side must overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Porto after being stunned at the end of the first leg.

The defeat was one of only two the Gunners have suffered this year, the other being in the FA Cup against Liverpool.

Arsenal will be hoping their imperious Premier League form continues tonight as they continue their Champions League journey.

Stay with us throughout the night for all the build-up and coverage from the Emirates, as well as updates from Barcelona’s round of 16 match against Napoli.