Arsenal were sent crashing out of the Europa League on away goals after Olympiakos stunned Mikel Arteta’s side with a 2-1 victory (2-2 on aggregate) to book their place in the last 16.
Leading 1-0 from the first leg, the Gunners, who put in an extremely disjointed display, were pegged back by Papa Abou Cisse’s strike (53), which sent the tie to extra time.
Arsenal thought they’d snatched victory late in the second half of extra time through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s stunning volley, but Youssef El Arabi popped up in the 119th minute to shock the Emirates and cap a historic night for the Greek side.
They now go into the round-of-16 draw, which will takes place on Friday, while Arsenal’s only remaining hope of Champions League football next season rests on a top-four finish in Premier League.
Olympiakos’ attentions now turn to the draw for the last 16 of the Europa League, which takes place on Friday, February 28 in Nyon, with proceedings set to start at 12pm, UK time.
The first legs for the round of 16 are scheduled for Thursday March 12, with the second legs to be held a week later on March 19.
Up next for Arsenal is a trip to Portsmouth in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday, March 2. The Gunners are back in Premier League action on Saturday, March 7 against West Ham at the Emirates Stadium.
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