Arsenal reached the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 win at Meadow Park.
The holders progressed 7-1 on aggregate after a demanding run of fixtures.
Alessia Russo opened the scoring early for the Gunners.
Sara Pusztai equalised after testing Arsenal’s reshuffled defence.
Mariona Caldentey restored the lead from the penalty spot.
Russo added her second late on to secure the result.
Renée Slegers rotated her side again during a heavy schedule.
Poor weather and defensive changes disrupted Arsenal’s rhythm in the first half.
Communication improved after the break as they regained control.
Arsenal have won seven of their last nine matches across five competitions.
They also lifted the inaugural Champions Cup during the same period.
The run has strengthened belief that they can compete on multiple fronts.
Leuven showed courage in their first European campaign despite the gap in resources.
Arsenal now face Chelsea WFC in a high-profile quarter-final next month.
