Key Takeaways:
- Arsenal secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid last night, clinching their third straight Champions League triumph
- The Gunners netted four times within just 13 second-half minutes, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring a brace
- Arsenal remain unbeaten and are yet to concede a goal
Match Recap: Second-Half Goal Surge Seals Gunners’ Dominance
Arsenal dispatched Atlético Madrid with a ruthless 4-0 win at the Emirates, capturing their third consecutive victory in this season’s Champions League. The match remained goalless throughout the first half despite early Arsenal opportunities via Eze and Saka, both denied by Jan Oblak. Atlético, too, threatened with chances for Álvarez, but it was Arsenal who found the net first – only for Martinelli’s strike to be ruled out for offside.
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 21, 2025
After the interval, Álvarez sent a warning shot over Raya’s bar for the visitors. However, the tide turned on 57 minutes as Declan Rice’s precise free-kick found Gabriel Magalhães, who broke the deadlock with a powerful header. Atlético sought a reply, but Arsenal’s attacking quality told. At 64 minutes, Lewis-Skelly surged through midfield before supplying Gabriel Martinelli, whose exquisite curling finish doubled the hosts’ advantage.
Gyökeres at the Double: Thirteen Minutes of Brilliance
With the momentum now firmly in their favour, Arsenal made sure of the result during a remarkable spell. Viktor Gyökeres latched onto a penalty-area pass to score their third goal at 67 minutes. He then completed his brace only three minutes later, striking from a trademark Arsenal corner, effectively ending any hope of a Spanish recovery.
Champions League Standings
This emphatic win leaves Arsenal on a perfect record with 9 points, boasting an 8:0 goal difference and having yet to concede. In contrast, Atlético Madrid have endured their second defeat, with just one victory so far.
| Scorers | Minute |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Magalhães | 57′ |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 64′ |
| Viktor Gyökeres | 67′ |
| Viktor Gyökeres | 70′ |
Starting Line-ups and Substitutions
| Arsenal | Substitutes (minute) |
|---|---|
| Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Martinelli, Saka, Eze, Gyökeres | Timber (83′ – White), Gabriel (72′ – Mosquera), Zubimendi (72′ – Nørgaard), Eze (72′ – Nwaneri), Gyökeres (83′ – Merino) |
| Atlético Madrid | Substitutes (minute) |
| Oblak, Hancko, Giménez, Le Normand, Llorente, González, Koke, Barrios, Simeone, Sørloth, Álvarez | Giménez (63′ – Baena), González (63′ – Ruggeri), Koke (63′ – Gallagher), Simeone (72′ – Griezmann), Sørloth (72′ – Almada) |
