"Izan's goal has lifted the Stadium, but there's still time for more drama. Leverkusen won't go quietly and I'm guessing we should expect a response from Xabi Alonso's men."
The stadium still pulsed from Izan's breathtaking strike. His curling effort, kissed by the floodlights, had found the top corner with an artistry that made time stand still.
The crowd had erupted in a wave of deafening euphoria, fans on their feet, arms raised in disbelief at the sheer brilliance of the goal.
But as Izan jogged back to midfield after his basketball-inspired celebration, he knew—this game was far from over.
Leverkusen had no intention of rolling over.
"And here they come again! Alonso urging his team forward. They know there's a window to strike back while Arsenal are still adjusting after that goal."
From the restart, Leverkusen charged forward with renewed intensity.
