The Gunners had led when Aubameyang with a simple chip but allowed Benfica back in the game after Dani Ceballos had caused two errors which led to goals.
The second was comical after the Spanish midfielder who is on loan at the club from Real Madrid decided to head the ball back to his goal, leaving Rafa Silva with no chance but to race with the ball pass Bernd Leno into the empty net.
Mikel Arteta immediately replaced Dani Ceballos with Thomas Partey who started the game from the bench.
Meanwhile, Arsenal produced some late come back as Kieran Tierney lashed hole a left footed shot from inside the box off a pass from Willian six minutes later.
Arsenal needed an outright win after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico.
Bukayo Saka got his second assist when he floated a cross from the left and was met with a timely header from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his second goal.
After the game, Dani Ceballos has apologized to the fans for his error with a post on his Twitter Timeline.
He also credited his captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who saved his blushes at the end of 90 minutes.
He tweeted: "This is football and you can always learn and make up for your errors!
to the next round! Thank goodness! Let's go Gunners! Thanks @Aubameyang7
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