Pilgrim's Progress

Argyle Ease into the Quarter-Final

The Pilgrims completed their Champions League Round of 16 5-3 aggregate victory over Juventus with a 3-2 win at Home Park.  Battaglia opened the scoring, only for Milik to equalise soon after half-time.  Goals from Miretti and Cherki made things a bit more relaxing and, despite a further Juventus goal near the end, progress was effectively tied up with 20 minutes to go.

On other cup matters, a thrilling, full-bloodied FA Cup 5th round 6-3 win against Leeds was as chaotic as the scoreline suggests.  Leeds are very combative and high-energy; a throwback to the Bielsa years, and this was far from a comfortable match.

In the league, Argyle’s championship push continued with a routine win over Fulham and a comeback draw against the Gunners.  Argyle were 2-0 down at half-time but a formation change for the second half saw Plymouth more competitive and they secured the draw courtesy of Facundo Farias and Ozziel Herrera.