Arsenal Thump Atlético Madrid 4-0 To Extend Unbeaten Run In Champions League

Arsenal secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid in their UEFA Champions League group-stage clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The first half ended goalless despite chances for both sides. Eberechi Eze’s effort for Arsenal hit the crossbar, while Atlético’s Julian Álvarez also struck the woodwork. Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 57th minute when Gabriel Magalhães scored off a Declan Rice free-kick. Gabriel Martinelli doubled the lead seven minutes later with a brilliant finish. Viktor Gyökeres then ended his nine-game goal drought, adding two more goals in the 67th and 70th minutes, sealing a comprehensive win for the Gunners. The victory extends Arsenal’s unbeaten streak to nine matches and moves them to nine points in the group stage, strengthening their position for knockout-stage qualification. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, saw their six-game unbeaten run come to an end and remain on three points. Arsenal’s dominant performance in the second half highlighted their attacking depth and defensive solidity, sending a strong message to the rest of the competition.

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Arsenal Apologises to Atletico Madrid After Hot Water Glitch Disrupts Training

Arsenal Apologises to Atletico Madrid After Hot Water Glitch Disrupts Training

Arsenal have apologised to Atletico Madrid after a hot water failure at Emirates Stadium disrupted the Spanish side’s pre-match preparations. The issue left Atletico players unable to access hot showers following their Monday evening training session ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League group-stage clash. UEFA rules allow visiting teams to train at the host stadium the day before a fixture. Diego Simeone’s squad was forced to cut the session short after discovering there was no hot water in their dressing room. The team, scheduled to finish at 19:30, ended training 15 minutes early and returned to their hotel. Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Atletico players were frustrated by the disruption. Arsenal later apologised to the visiting staff, and the issue was resolved shortly afterward. Mikel Arteta’s side have won their opening two Champions League matches without conceding a goal, while Atletico bounced back from a 3-2 defeat to Liverpool with a 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Arteta praised Simeone’s team for their discipline and competitiveness. “You can sense their willingness to win in every ball and every yard. Their organisation and discipline are very high, and they have recruited talent suited to their style over the years. They are excellent at exploiting opportunities,” Arteta said.

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