Substitution for Arsenal: Myles Lewis-Skelly replaces Viktor Gyökeres.
Another offensive push! Christian Nørgaard for Arsenal attempts a header from a challenging angle on the right side, but it s expertly saved in the top right corner. The assist came from Declan Rice, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Montrell Culbreath allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
SUBSTITUTION: Myles Lewis-Skelly COMES ON FOR Viktor Gyökeres
Missed opportunity. Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after David Raya allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push underway. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but David Raya from Arsenal makes a fantastic save, denying it in the top left corner. The assist came from Montrell Culbreath.
Opportunity wasted. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Ezequiél Fernández replaces Robert Andrich.
SUBSTITUTION: Ezequiel Fernández COMES ON FOR Robert Andrich
Montrell Culbreath from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save, denying the attempt in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Gabriel Martinelli.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal, following a save made by Janis Blaswich.
Another offensive push! Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Janis Blaswich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Viktor Gyökeres.
Corner kick awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a deflection off William Saliba.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after William Saliba allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Piero Hincapié allowed the ball to go out.
Kai Havertz from Arsenal commits a handball.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Declan Rice allowed the ball to go out.
SUBSTITUTION: Patrik Schick COMES ON FOR Exequiel Palacios
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Patrik Schick comes on to replace Exequiel Palacios.
SUBSTITUTION: Cristhian Mosquera COMES ON FOR Ben White
Match halted due to an injury to Eberechi Eze of Arsenal.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
SUBSTITUTION: Gabriel Martinelli COMES ON FOR Leandro Trossard
Substitution for Arsenal: Kai Havertz comes on to replace Eberechi Eze, who has sustained an injury.
Substitution for Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli comes on to replace Leandro Trossard.
SUBSTITUTION: Kai Havertz COMES ON FOR Eberechi Eze
Substitution for Arsenal: Cristhian Mosquera is coming on to replace Ben White.
Substitution for Arsenal: Christian Nørgaard comes on to replace Martín Zubimendi.
SUBSTITUTION: Christian Nørgaard COMES ON FOR Martín Zubimendi
The attempt is thwarted. Eberechi Eze of Arsenal fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Bukayo Saka.
Opportunity squandered. Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Goal! Arsenal leads Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-0. Declan Rice scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner.
Viktor Gyökeres attempts a shot with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it s successfully blocked. The assist came from Leandro Trossard.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal after Robert Andrich allowed the ball to go out.
SUBSTITUTION: Montrell Culbreath COMES ON FOR Ernest Poku
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Malik Tillman comes on to replace Martin Terrier.
Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Montrell Culbreath comes on to replace Ernest Poku.
SUBSTITUTION: Malik Tillman COMES ON FOR Martin Terrier
Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Gabriel Magalhães from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity squandered. Robert Andrich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist was provided by Aleix García.
Martín Zubimendi of Arsenal committed a foul.
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a free kick in an offensive position.
The attempt is thwarted. Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Christian Kofane.
The attempt is thwarted. Bukayo Saka of Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Eberechi Eze.
A new offensive play unfolds as Viktor Gyökeres from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Bukayo Saka.
Missed opportunity! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the right. Declan Rice provided the assist.
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen commits a handball.
Eberechi Eze from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
BOOKING: Exequiel Palacios
Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Exequiel Palacios of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
The first half has concluded with Arsenal leading Bayer 04 Leverkusen by a score of 1-0.
The second half is underway with Arsenal leading Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Martin Terrier from Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Eberechi Eze from Arsenal committed a foul.
Robert Andrich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Eberechi Eze from Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Goal! Arsenal takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Eberechi Eze scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Leandro Trossard.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer 04 Leverkusen heads the ball from the middle of the box, but David Raya of Arsenal makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Alejandro Grimaldo, who delivered a precise cross.
A fresh offensive push unfolds. Ben White from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from close range, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Piero Hincapié.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Piero Hincapié allowed the ball to go out of play.
Another offensive push! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save, diving to his left. The assist came from Eberechi Eze.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Aleix García s defensive play.
Eberechi Eze of Arsenal takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it gets deflected.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Leandro Trossard of Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, Janis Blaswich, the goalkeeper for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Bukayo Saka.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Janis Blaswich allowed the ball to go out.
Viktor Gyökeres committed a foul against Arsenal.
Janis Blaswich from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Janis Blaswich allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Bukayo Saka of Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. The attempt is expertly denied by Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who makes a save in the top right corner. The assist comes from Martín Zubimendi.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Piero Hincapié allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Bukayo Saka attempts a header from the middle of the box, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a great save, denying the shot aimed at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Ben White, who delivered a precise cross.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Christian Kofane from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Declan Rice from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle and a considerable distance on the left side, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a save, denying the attempt by reaching for the top left corner.
Jarell Quansah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen commits a handball.
Opportunity squandered. Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal attempted a header from close range following a corner kick but failed to convert.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Alejandro Grimaldo allowed the ball to go out.
Ibrahim Maza from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.
Gabriel Magalhães from Arsenal was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Offside call against Arsenal. Ben White has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Janis Blaswich allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Leandro Trossard takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Janis Blaswich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen makes a fantastic save in the top right corner. The assist came from Bukayo Saka.
Opportunity wasted. Leandro Trossard from Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal after Jarell Quansah allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it s successfully blocked. Ibrahim Maza provided the assist.
Opportunity squandered. Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it sailed high and to the right. The assist came from Bukayo Saka, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Alejandro Grimaldo allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a defensive play by William Saliba.
The opening half is underway...
The teams are on their way out of the tunnel - and we're about to get underway at Emirates Stadium