Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 22:59 / Updated on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 23:05
Eberechi Eze managed an exceptional moment in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League between Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen. The Englishman opened the scoring in the 36th minute, with a Eurogoal scored from outside the box, which left not only the opponents, but also his own teammates, without reaction, who put their hands on their heads.
In the round played in Germany, the two teams drew 1-1. However, Eze's formidable moment broke the deadlock and unlocked the scoreboard in London.
PHOTO. Eze, exceptional execution: volley from outside the box, straight into the box
The phase was a collective one, built quickly and precisely by the “gunners”. The ball reached Eze, who took over with his left foot, with his back to the goal, outside the box. Without thinking, the midfielder executed a spectacular volley, sending the ball directly into the net. The goalkeeper Janis Blaswich had no chance to intervene, being completely surprised by the execution of the Englishman. The reaction of his colleagues was appropriate: several colleagues, including the defender Saliba, put their hands on their heads, amazed by the success.
Eze, however, remained calm and celebrated discreetly, pointing to his shirt. This was his first UEFA Champions League goal.
Who is Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze got his start in football at Arsenal's academy before moving on to Fulham, Reading, Millwall and QPR. At Queens Park Rangers he made the step up to senior level and later played for Wycombe.
In 2020, Crystal Palace paid €17.8 million for his transfer. For the Londoners, Eze ticked off 168 matches, 40 goals and 28 assists. Returned to Arsenal last August, the midfielder already has 9 goals and 6 assists in 41 official games, being valued at 60 million euros, according to the specialized portal Transfermarkt.
