Timber shines and scores as Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in Champions League
According to several Dutch and British media outlets, Jurriën Timber scored and was named man of the match in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Lille in the Champions League.
Arsenal secured a comprehensive victory over Lille (3-0) in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Defender Jurriën Timber played a key role in this success, according to several Dutch and British media outlets.
A goal and a Man of the Match award
Timber opened the scoring after the break, according to Voetbalprimeur. The Arsenal player was then named Man of the Match, reports Voetbal International. The Dutch outlet highlights that this performance owes much to the work of Arsenal's coaching staff and the Dutch national team.
The daily AD describes a "schitterende treffer" (superb strike) and reports a statement from Timber: "Madueke schreeuwde dat ik moest schieten" ("Madueke was shouting that I had to shoot"). De Telegraaf also speaks of a "prachtgoal" (beautiful goal) that put Arsenal on the right track.
Other results from the evening
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich were caught off guard, according to De Telegraaf, without further detail. Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United, who finished the match with ten men, per NU.nl. Finally, FC Barcelona came from behind to beat Galatasaray 1-4, reports Voetbalprimeur.
An important victory for Arsenal
This victory is described as important and comfortable by Voetbal International. The Guardian highlights Timber's "touch of class" and Saka's decisive introduction to secure Arsenal's success.
