The fearsome Blaugrana attacking trident were at it again on Wednesday with a goal each, while Elneny's wonder-strike proved too little, too late for Arsene Wenger's charges.
Two-third of Barcelona's MSN were on target at Camp Nou to ensure easy passage to the Champions League quarter-finals, as Neymar and Luis Suarez hit in each half to secure a 3-1 victory over Arsenal.
The aggregate margin in favour of Luis Enrique's team was 5-1 but Lionel Messi's first-leg brace at Emirates Stadium did not discourage the Premier League side from playing with plenty of enthusiasm in Wednesday's return.
All three of Barca's esteemed forward trio were on target this time around, with Neymar punishing slack defending after 18 minutes.
Mohamed Elneny and Alexis Sanchez wasted chances to equalise before the break but a splendid finish from the former allowed him to chalk up a maiden Arsenal goal on the grandest of stages six minutes into the second half.
That superb effort gave Arsenal a glimmer of hope, with Arsene Wenger's men requiring two more goals in a little under 40 minutes, but they were ultimately undone by the remainder of Barca's fearsome three-pronged attack.
Suarez provided unforgettable fireworks and Messi added a late third to keep Barcelona on course to retain their European crown and leave Arsenal – out of the FA Cup and adrift in the Premier League title race – to reflect on a sixth successive last-16 exit.
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