Arsenal produced a blistering 14-minute spell to destroy Atletico Madrid and maintain their flawless start to the Champions League league phase.
The Gunners began brightly, with Eberechi Eze’s deflected effort rattling the bar, while Atletico’s Julian Alvarez almost capitalised on a moment of hesitation from goalkeeper David Raya. Both sides struggled to find rhythm in a tight first half, leaving fans wondering where the breakthrough would come from.
That question was answered midway through the second half when Gabriel Magalhaes powered home Declan Rice’s pinpoint free-kick in the 57th minute. The goal sparked a ruthless Arsenal surge.
Gabriel Martinelli doubled the advantage with a curling finish after a brilliant run from Myles Lewis-Skelly. Moments later, Viktor Gyokeres ended his seven-game goal drought by bundling in from close range before adding his second three minutes later from Gabriel’s knockdown.
The 4-0 victory means Arsenal have now won all three of their Champions League fixtures without conceding a single goal, underlining their growing confidence and control in Europe.
