Champions League play-offs: Ramsey’s brace sends Arsenal into group stages

Aaron Ramsey continued in his brilliant form, scoring twice, as Arsenal confirmed their place in the group stages of the Champions League.

The Gunners were practically assured of their place in the last 32, after a resounding 3-0 triumph in Istanbul last week, but they need to finish up the job at the Emirates.

The Welsh midfielder got his first goal in the 24th minute, taking advantage of slack defending by the visitors. Shortly after Lukas Podolski hobbled off with an hamstring problem, Ramsey tucked away a Kieran Gibbs cross, as the Gunners cruised through. They will now be in Pot 1 for the draws, which will take place on Thursday.

Confirmed Pot 1: Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Porto and Benfica.

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