Olivier Giroud scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal to ensure the Gunners qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League by beating Olympiakos.
Need to win by two goals, the Gunners have produced a return of nerve and meaning to finish second in Group F.
Giroud headed the opener in the first half, then stroked home the second after good work by Joel Campbell.
French striker put Arsenal qualification beyond doubt with a third from the penalty spot.
Arsenal never managed to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League since the start of the new format in 2003-04, and experience in the largest stadium shined through an unforgettable night in Athens.
They resisted the initial enthusiasm physical locations, which were supported by the normally partisan support, and gradually seized the initiative with a composed performance.
Mathieu Flamini had already hit the bar before Giroud opened the scoring with a near post cross by Aaron Ramsey, who came in off the head keeper Roberto.
The second was the best goal of the night that Giroud won an in-film on the midline and management time in the box to perfection before petting the house.
The third was a little fortuitous as Omar Elabdellaoui was penalized for handling Nacho Monreal shot and easily convert approached Giroud.
Olivier Giroud (12), it has been struggling with ankle pain - which later emerged to recover - when he won a header just inside the Olympiacos half and then ran into the box to mark the second decisive goal for Arsenal
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