Mesut Ozil goal: Hector Bellerin leads tributes to Arsenal hero after German wins it at the death in 3-2 triumph against Ludogorets
Arsene Wenger's side were 2-0 down in Bulgaria, but goals from Granit Xhaka, Olivier Giroud and Ozil's late magic won it
HECTOR BELLERIN has paid tribute team-mate Mesut Ozil's late winner for Arsenal tonight.
The German midfield maestro netted his side's third goal with just three minutes of normal time to go to seal an incredible 3-2 victory away at Ludogorets.
Bellerin, who didn't travel out to Bulgaria after picking up a knock in training, was clearly delighted as he tweeted: "Mesut I mean, we know you are good bro, but WOW!!"
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Arsenal found themselves 2-0 down to the Champions League minnows, but goals from Granit Xhaka, Olivier Giroud and then Ozil's late magic sealed a cracking turnaround.
Jonathan Cafu had put the hosts ahead before teeing-up Claudiu-Andrei Keseru’s second stunned the Gunners into action.
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Speaking after the game, Aaron Ramsey said: "It was difficult after 2-0 down but we showed great character to come back into the game. It was a tough game but enjoyable and I’m delighted to be back."
And Olivier Giroud added: "I had a great deliver from Aaron. We expected a tough game,. I was watching from the stands at the Emirates and they moved through the lines well, they impressed me.
"We never game up and kept trusting in our game."