Arsenal managed to extend an impressive Champions League record on Tuesday evening as they recorded a convincing 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid.
Mikel Arteta's side maintained their unbeaten start to the Champions League league phase thanks to second-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres (2).
It was another impressive showing from the Gunners, who opened their 2025-26 campaign in Europe with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao last month.
They followed that result with another 2-0 win, this time against Greek Super League side Olympiacos as goals from Martinelli and Bukayo Saka sealed victory at the Emirates.
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And this week, Arsenal not only secured three points but also a piece of history, becoming the first side in Champions League history to win seven consecutive matches against Spanish teams.
Their opening win in Bilbao last month came after back-to-back victories over Sevilla during the 2023-24 campaign, as well as victories over Girona and Real Madrid last season.
They beat Sevilla home and away, including a 2-1 victory at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, and their impressive streak over Spanish opposition includes a 3-0 win over Los Blancos last season.
As many will remember, Declan Rice scored not one but two free-kicks to eliminate the La Liga giants from last season's Champions League campaign, winning the tie 5-1 on aggregate.
Arsenal's seven consecutive wins against Spanish sides
Sevilla (A) - 1-2
Sevilla (H) - 2-0
Girona (A) - 1-2
Real Madrid (H) - 3-0
Real Madrid (A) - 1-2
Athletic Bilbao (A) - 0-2
Atletico Madrid (H) - 4-0
Arsenal will resume their Champions League campaign against Slavia Prague on November 4.
Arsenal invited free agent to train with first-team before Atletico game
A former Arsenal player was spotted training with the Gunners ahead of their Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.
Tyreece John-Jules, a striker who spent 15 years at Arsenal but failed to make a single first-team appearance for the club, could be seen training alongside the likes of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice after being invited to train in a bid to keep his fitness levels up.
Throughout his time in North London, John-Jules spent time on loan at Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers, Blackpool, Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich Town and Derby County. He then completed a permanent transfer to League One side Crawley Town.
Topics: Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, Champions League, Mikel Arteta
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