Arsenal secures their 100th Champions League win with a thrilling 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, maintaining their perfect start in the competition.
Arsenal recorded a stunning 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, securing their 100th Champions League victory and maintaining their perfect start in the competition.
The Gunners dominated the game, with Gabriel heading them in front in the 56th minute, followed by three goals in six minutes that swept Diego Simeone’s side away.
Gabriel Martinelli’s neat finish doubled the advantage, before Viktor Gyokeres got back on the goal trail with a brace, bringing up Arsenal’s 100th win in the Champions League in style. The game was intense, with both teams creating chances, but Arsenal’s firepower proved too much for Atletico.
The first half was a tense affair, with both teams canceling each other out. Ebere Eze’s deflected shot hit the crossbar, and Declan Rice’s volley went over the top. Atletico had their chances too, with Julian Alvarez’s shot narrowly missing the target.
Arsenal’s pressure finally paid off in the second half, with Gabriel’s header giving them the lead. Martinelli’s power and pace drew a foul, and Rice’s delivery allowed Gabriel to nod the ball home. The Brazilian’s finish doubled the advantage, and Gyokeres’ brace sealed the win.
The atmosphere at Emirates Stadium was electric, with Arsenal fans cheering their team on. The win puts Arsenal firmly in the driving seat for a spot in the top eight of the league table.
Mikel Arteta’s team has conceded just three goals in eight top-flight matches, and this win maintains their incredible record of never conceding a home goal under his watch in the competition’s group/league phase.
The win stretches Arsenal’s unbeaten run to nine matches, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures. With this victory, Arsenal secured three Champions League wins in a row without conceding for the first time since October 2007.