Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Champions League goals for Arsenal, guiding them to a dominating 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal started with an attacking intent, with Eberechi Eze's deflected shot nearly giving them an early lead, but it hit the crossbar. Declan Rice also came near with a volley that narrowly missed the target.
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Gabriel Magalhaes scored with a great header from Declan Rice's free kick in the 57th minute. After just seven minutes, Martinelli doubled the lead by finishing Myles Lewis-Skelly's pass into the net off the post. Gyokeres then scored two quick goals to secure the win.
Gyokeres's first goal came when his shot deflected off David Hancko past Jan Oblak. His second goal came after three minutes, when he converted William Saliba's assist from close range. This performance marked his first Champions League brace since his hat-trick against Arsenal in November 2024.
Martenelli has been going through a consistent patch in Europe, scoring in his last three games, matching his total from his previous appearances. Arsenal's defense has been rock solid, they are one of only two sides, alongside Inter, yet to concede this season.
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Mikel Arteta's team allowed just 1.52 expected goals against (xGA), with only 0.67 coming from this game. Attackingly, they produced 2.16 XG and missed only one shot on target after halftime. Their defensive strength and efficiency in attack have been key to their success this season.
The Gunners' impressive run continues as they maintain their defensive record while showcasing attacking prowess. This balance has been crucial in their Champions League season so far.