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Arsenal goalkeeper Raya full of pride after shootout heroics

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was full of pride after saving twice in their penalty shootout win against Porto.

It sees the Gunners reach the Champions League quarterfinals.

Raya said: "Obviously it's a great feeling for me personally, first time in the Champions League and for the club to get into the quarter-finals for the first time in so many years.

"We played a really good game from the start. We dominated, created chances and it went down to penalties. We've worked a lot on penalties this year and all the hard work with the goalie coach and the team has paid off.

"A great moment personally and collectively. I'm over the moon to save two penalties in the Champions League to get through to the quarter-finals. They [Porto] made it so difficult over there, they played their game, but we scored the goal we needed and it went down to penalties and it was a crazy moment.

"Apart from physically from the boys, mentally it's difficult, but especially for me to be focused every second, you can't switch off.

"This means everything. You play football for these kind of things and I'm lucky to be playing for Arsenal, to be in the Champions League and to get through to the quarter-finals. We're just going to enjoy the night."

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