Bukayo Saka spent his time off at an NBA game in the United States, having helped Arsenal reach the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in 14 years.
Bukayo Saka takes Arsenal’s corner kick against Porto under the Emirates Stadium lights. Photograph by Robbie Jay Barratt.Source: Getty Images.The North London side has continuing their outstanding record under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners, who reached the final eight for the first time since the 2009/10 season, defeated FC Porto 4-2 on penalties after 210 minutes on both legs resulted in a 1-1 aggregate score.This season’s Champions League appearance was their first in seven years, having not competed since their 10-2 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the 2016/17 Round of 16.PAY ATTENTION: Stay informed by following us on Google News!Arteta gave the players a well-deserved vacation following the hard match, and they will not be in league action this weekend as their London derby against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium was postponed due to the Blues’ participation in the FA Cup quarter-final, according to The Athletic.Saka took his time off to fly to the United States, where he saw the Boston Celtics defeat the Phoenix Suns 127-112 at TD Garden, extending their lead in the Eastern Conference.
According to a video uploaded on social media by the Celtics, Saka faced number 7, Jaylen Brown, who scored 37 points. They traded jerseys, with the shooting guard receiving Arsenal. Saka presents Brown Arsenal jersey.The Hale End graduate will join the England national team squad for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium next week before a key title chase match against Manchester City at the end of the month.
Saka offers Wizkid an Arsenal jersey.Saka previously gifted Wizkid an Arsenal jersey after teaming up with the Grammy Award winner following the Gunners’ 3-1 win over Liverpool in February, as reported by Sports Brief.