Emirates Stadium lit up on Wednesday night as Martin Odegaard and Arsenal put on a stunning display to secure a 6-0 victory over Lens in the UEFA Champions League.
Odegaard, who himself found the back of the net during the match, described the evening as “beautiful” and praised the team’s strong start and solid performance. “It was a bit mad to be honest, but we did so well. The intensity, the rhythm we played in, and what we did in the boxes was brilliant,” he said.
The Norwegian midfielder also highlighted the importance of the diverse scoring, with six different players contributing to the goal tally. Odegaard even generously handed over a late penalty opportunity to Jorginho to ensure that each goal was scored by a different player. “Different scorers all the way through today, that’s good for the team and good for the confidence, so I’m happy to see that,” he said.
As the captain leading Arsenal through both Premier League and Champions League campaigns, Odegaard expressed his pride and excitement for the future. “It’s amazing to play for this club, and of course to be the captain as well, and represent the club. I love this team, I love the club and I love what we’re doing, so it’s amazing to be a part of that. I’m excited for what’s to come,” he shared.
The victory over Lens secured Arsenal’s place in the knockout stages of the Champions League, marking a significant achievement for the team.
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