Arsenal news: Mesut Özil 'from a different planet' as players and fans react to Champions League wonder goal
German superstar is the Arsenal hero after his sensational late winner in Sofia sends Arsene Wenger's side into the last 16 of the Champions League - watch the goal below
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Your support makes all the difference.Mesut Ozil has scored some classy goals for Arsenal, but his incredible winner against Ludogorets in the Champions League on Tuesday night will take some beating.
Ozil showed breathtaking composure in the 87th minute, running on to Mohamed Elneny’s pass, lifting the ball over the goalkeeper and leaving two defenders on the floor before slotting home.
The goal capped Arsenal’s recovery from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in Sofia, securing their place in the last 16. If you haven't seen it - here's Ozil's goal in all its glory.
Arsenal were in real trouble in Bulgaria as the home side raced into a 2-0 lead, but Granit Xhaka and Olivier Giroud brought the Gunners level before half-time.
And Ozil's late strike secured qualification for Arsene Wenger's side with two games to spare. Afterwards, Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas said Ozil was 'from a different planet', while Hector Bellerin led the praise from Ozil's team-mates.
Players and pundits lined up to praise the German superstar, and Arsenal fans were pretty happy too, as their side reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the 17th consecutive season.
Arsenal are back in Premier League action this weekend as north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur travel to the Emirates on Sunday.
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