Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Champions League
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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.
Tim: No team in Europe will want to play us now. Tino: Superb performance against a top team. In the first half, they could have been more clinical. They need to work on it to excel at tight games. Myles Lewis-Skelly's positioning meant his runs were more risky to the opponent and less to Arsenal.
Despite the wide scoreline, it was 0-0 at half-time after Eberechi Eze had hit the crossbar with a deflected shot and Atleti went close after a rare error from David Raya. Julian Alvarez hit the bar in the second half from distance, but then Arsenal went on to score four goals in 15 minutes.
Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid 4–0 at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to remain perfect through three games in the Champions League.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to Amazon Prime: "It was a tough match. After the goal they [Atletico Madrid] opened up a bit and it was a little easier for us to find the spaces. "I'm very happy with the result.
The latest Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid odds list the hosts as the -165 favorites (risk $165 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Atletico listed as the +450 underdogs. A draw is priced at +300,
Arsenal thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 thanks to a devastating second-half broadside at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to secure a third successive Champions League victory.
Barcelona could have reason to be optimistic about landing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. According to SPORT, sources close to the striker reveal that frustration is beginning to take hold,