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FC Barcelona vs Arsenal : Five thing we learned

By Vijay Vemu

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Luis Suarez of Barcelona celebrates after he scores during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona,Spain. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Luis Suarez of Barcelona celebrates after he scores during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona,Spain. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 16: Olivier Giroud (R) and Francis Coquelin (L) of Arsenal leave the pitch after their 1-3 defeat in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 16: Olivier Giroud (R) and Francis Coquelin (L) of Arsenal leave the pitch after their 1-3 defeat in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

5. Another night of missed chances for Arsenal

Like in the first leg, it was a night of missed chances for Arsenal as the Gunners missed some good opportunities to put the ball in the back of the net.

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Aside from Elneny’s goal, Arsenal did not have many shots on goal. Part of it was thanks to Javier Mascherano, who had a good tie playing at centreback for the Catalans. Part of it also goes to Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who was once again superb as he came up with some good saves. His best was on a free kick by Alexis Sanchez which he pawed away and he also stopped the rebound shot by Oliver Giroud.

But Arsenal certainly should have done better with the chances they were given. Especially starters Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi as they had some really good chances in the box but either shot it wide or had the shot blocked. Welbeck especially as he was in on goal in the second half before he was caught up to and had the ball poked away by Mascherano.

The Barcelona defense was shaky at some moments in the game and Arsenal will be feeling like they could have at least picked out another goal. It was another night of “what ifs” from Arsenal.

Next: 4. Rock at the back for Barcelona

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