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FC Basel vs. Arsenal: Score and Reaction from 2016 Champions League Match
- Updated: December 6, 2016
Arsenal pulverised FC Basel in the UEFA Champions League in Switzerland, with Lucas Perez scoring a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory in Group A on Tuesday night.
The north London giants won the group as Paris Saint-Germain failed to beat Ludogorets in the French capital.
Lucas gave the Gunners the early lead after only seven minutes, and he grabbed his second strike minutes later, as Alexis Sanchez linked with Keiran Gibbs for both efforts.
The attacker completed his hat-trick at the start of the second half, and Alex Iwobi added his name to the scoresheet as Sanchez and Mesut Ozil pulled the strings.
Seydou Doumbia claimed a consolation for Basel late in the game, but it was a poor performance from the RotBlau, who were second best in every position.
Arsene Wenger handed rare starts to Rob Holding and Lucas in Switzerland, as Granit Xhaka faced off against his brother Taulant Xhaka.
Steven Gerrard highlighted the strength of Arsenal’s core before kick-off, as Wenger attempts to guide his men deep into the competition, per BT Sport Football:
Steven Gerrard stresses the importance of a strong spine which @Arsenal now have, to ensure last 16 success. #UCL https://t.co/I7a2pmJFeO
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) December 6, 2016
The Premier League team were out the blocks fastest, with the Swiss caught in Arsenal’s headlights.
The ball was in the back of the net in quick succession as the Gunners …
