UEFA Champions League League Stage - 3
Arsenal 4 - 0 FT Atletico Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' Martín Zubimendi
HT
57' Gabriel (D. Rice)
↓ N. Gonzalez ↑M. Ruggeri 63'
↓ Koke ↑C. Gallagher 63'
↓ J. M. Gimenez ↑A. Baena 63'
64' G. Martinelli (M. Lewis-Skelly)
67' V. Gyokeres (E. Eze)
70' V. Gyokeres (Gabriel)
72' ↓ Gabriel ↑C. Mosquera
72' ↓ M. Zubimendi ↑C. Norgaard
72' ↓ E. Eze ↑E. Nwaneri
↓ G. Simeone ↑A. Griezmann 72'
↓ A. Sorloth ↑T. Almada 73'
Robin Le Normand 75'
83' ↓ J. Timber ↑B. White
83' ↓ V. Gyökeres ↑M. Merino
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
D. Raya 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Timber 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
W. Saliba 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
80
Passes
8
Duels
Gabriel 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Aerials Won
1
Tackles
M. Lewis-Skelly 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Midfielders
E. Eze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
72
Entry
M. Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
72
Entry
D. Rice
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Forwards
B. Saka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Gyökeres 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.3
Rating
G. Martinelli 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
K. Arrizabalaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Setford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Hincapie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Calafiori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Norgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Merino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Trossard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
J. Oblak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. M. Gimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
D. Hancko 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
G. Simeone 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
P. Barrios
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
Koke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
N. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
J. Alvarez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
A. Sorloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
J. Musso
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pubill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Galan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Baena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Griezmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2018 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | International Champions Cup | The National Stadium (Singapore) |
| 03/05/2018 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano (Madrid) |
| 26/04/2018 | Arsenal | 1 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | UEFA Europa League | Emirates Stadium (London) |
26/07/2018
03/05/2018
26/04/2018
Arsenal Win
Atletico Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arsenal's Four-Goal Statement: Atlético Madrid Dismantled at Emirates
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. This wasn't a match—it was a coronation of Arsenal's European credentials, as the Gunners turned Atlético Madrid inside out with a ruthless 4-0 victory that resets the conversation around who belongs in the Champions League's elite tier.
The Perfect Storm: Balance and Intensity Collide
From the opening whistle at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal's intensity suffocated Atlético's rhythm. The visitors arrived wounded—languishing at 45th in the league table with just three points from three matches—and they found no refuge in north London. Gabriel Magalhães, the Brazilian colossus, didn't just defend; he orchestrated. His assist to Declan Rice in the 57th minute broke the ice, but it was his commanding presence that suffocated Atlético's forward momentum. Gabriel's 8.6 rating and goal-plus-assist performance proved that elite defending is indivisible from creative contribution.
Gyökeres: The Lethal Finisher Arsenal Needed
Viktor Gyökeres answered the fundamental question: can Arsenal's attacking machinery convert dominance into goals? The answer arrived in brutal fashion. Two goals in 13 minutes (67th and 70th) transformed the match from competitive to coronation. His partnership with Gabriel—who provided the assist for the fourth—revealed Arsenal's balance: a defender who creates, a striker who capitalizes. Gyökeres' 8.3 rating masked the clinical precision of his finishing. Atlético's goalkeeper made four saves, but none mattered when Arsenal's shot accuracy proved devastating.
The Turning Point: The Second Half Takeover
Gabriel Martinelli's 64th-minute goal—set up by teenage sensation Myles Lewis-Skelly—marked the moment Atlético's resistance crumbled. Arsenal's 19 total shots to Atlético's 11, combined with a suffocating 90% pass accuracy (378 of 421), painted a picture of a team operating at a different altitude. The expected goals (xG) metric told the story: Arsenal 2.19, Atlético 0.67. This wasn't luck—it was systematic superiority.
Arsenal's unbeaten run (3 wins, 0 losses) now carries continental weight. Atlético's form crisis (LWL) deepens after this humbling. At Emirates Stadium, the Gunners didn't just win; they announced themselves as a force capable of dominating Europe's elite.
Key Questions
What made Gabriel Magalhães the Man of the Match?
Gabriel combined defensive dominance with creative brilliance: one goal, one assist, and relentless positioning that strangled Atlético's attack at source.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A High-Stakes Collision for the Top Eight
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. This match serves as the ultimate litmus test for whether Arsenal’s flawless European campaign can withstand the most disciplined defensive structure in world football.
The Setup
Arsenal enters this match on a wave of absolute dominance, boasting a perfect record of six wins from six matches. Their Form is undeniable, having conceded only a single goal while scoring 17 in their domestic and continental journey so far. However, the Stakes in the UEFA Champions League league stage are unforgiving. Sitting at the top of the table, the Gunners know that a victory at Emirates Stadium on October 21 would all but secure their place in the direct qualification spots for the round of 16. Atletico Madrid, currently 8th, arrives with their signature resilience, looking to disrupt the Balance of a side that has yet to face a true tactical deadlock this season.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will be the clash of philosophies: Arsenal’s fluid attacking rotations versus Atletico’s deep, organized defensive block. While the home side relies on Stars in their creative department to pull defenders out of position, the visitors excel at maintaining structural integrity under sustained pressure. If the Arsenal midfield cannot find the vertical passing lanes through the heart of the Spanish defense, they risk being frustrated by a team that thrives on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Arsenal is likely to control the vast majority of possession, but breaking down the visitors will require patience. Expect the home side to find a breakthrough late in the first half, forcing the Spanish giants to open up. While the visitors have the quality to strike back, the Gunners' defensive solidity should hold firm. We anticipate a narrow 2-1 victory for the Londoners, cementing their status as frontrunners in the race for the top seed.