Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Champions League
Digest more
A European Statement at the EmiratesArsenal’s emphatic 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League left AFTV’s Robbie and Curtis full of
Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid 4–0 at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to remain perfect through three games in the Champions League.
Arsenal had to be patient but eventually the Gunners thrashed Atletico Madrid with four goals in 13 minutes and a 4-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
In the 4-0 win against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, Arsenal’s shape on the ball resembled a 4-3-3 with narrow full-backs, and when Myles Lewis-Skelly roamed inside the pitch, Declan Rice shifted to occupy the left-back space.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs. Atlético Madrid (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Merino; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli. Summer addition Johnny Cardoso will miss out because of an ankle injury, but the USMNT international is the visitors’ only known absentee.
Arsenal Win Big vs. Atlético Madrid 4-0, Charlotte FC's Dean Smith Talks MLS Cup Playoffs (10/22)
The Argentine may have a new experience soon.Getty ImagesAfter the 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in the third round of the 2025-26 Champions League, it seems things didn't go well for Atletico Madrid