UEFA Champions League, Arsenal humble Atletico Madrid 4-0: Key stats
What's the story
Arsenal delivered a stunning performance against Atletico Madrid, winning 4-0 on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners scored four goals in just 13 minutes during the second half, maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. Gabriel Magalhaes opened the scoring with a header from Declan Rice's free-kick, before Gabriel Martinelli doubled the lead. Viktor Gyokeres ended his seven-game goal drought with two goals.
Match highlights
How did the 1st half pan out?
Arsenal dominated the match from start to finish, with Eberechi Eze hitting the bar and Declan Rice missing a good chance on the rebound. Jan Oblak made solid saves to deny Bukayo Saka and Gyokeres either side of half-time. Atletico Madrid hardly threatened until Julian Alvarez hit the bar just after half-time on his return to England.
Scoring spree
Gabriel and Martinelli score in quick succession
Just before the hour mark, Rice's wicked free-kick from near the touchline found an unmarked Gabriel, whose glancing header gave Arsenal the lead. The Brazilian defender showcased his brilliance in the other box seconds later when he blocked Giuliano Simeone's goalbound shot. Seven minutes later, Myles Lewis-Skelly went on a lung-bursting run to the edge of the box and teed up Martinelli, who expertly found the far corner.
Final touches
Gyokeres nets a brace for the Gunners
Just six minutes later, it was 4-0 - thanks to Gyokeres's brace. The first was scrappy as Atletico looked ragged at the back, before he finished from close range after Gabriel nodded back a corner from Rice. This match marked a perfect night for Arsenal and a major statement in their Champions League campaign.
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Here are the match stats
Hosts Arsenal clocked 17 attempts with 8 shots on target. Atletico managed only 1 shot on target from 11 attempts. Arsenal had 53% ball possession and 94% pass accuracy. Arsenal had 30 touches in the opposition box compared to Atletico's 21. The Gunners created 5 big chances with Atletico managing one.
Player stats
Key numbers of Arsenal's goal scorers
Since joining Arsenal in the summer, Gyokeres has scored 5 goals from 12 matches in all competitions. Apart from 2 Champions League goals for the Gunners, he has scored three Premier League goals. Playing his 235th match for Arsenal in all competitions, Arsenal's Martinelli has raced to 54 goals. In the ongoing season, he owns three goals from 10 appearances. Defender Gabriel scored his 22nd goal for the Gunners from 222 appearances.
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A look at the points table
With three wins from three matches, Arsenal own 9 points. They are placed 3rd behind the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Inter on goal difference. Meanwhile, Atletico are currently 18th with 2 defeats and a win from three matches.
Do you know?
7th successive win against Spanish sides for Arsenal
As per Squawka, Arsenal are the first side in Champions League history to win seven consecutive matches against Spanish opposition. They've beaten Real Madrid (x2), Sevilla (x2), Girona, Athletic Club and now Atletico Madrid.