Arsenal produced a sensational second-half performance to demolish Atlético Madrid 4–0 in their Champions League clash at the Emirates on Tuesday night. After a tense, goalless first half where both sides struggled to find rhythm, Mikel Arteta’s men exploded after the break, scoring four unanswered goals to secure a statement victory.
The breakthrough came in the 57th minute when Gabriel nodded home a Declan Rice corner, igniting the crowd and swinging momentum firmly Arsenal’s way. Substitute Viktor Gyökeres then stole the spotlight, netting twice in quick succession — first finishing off a clever assist from Gabriel in the 70th minute — as the Gunners overwhelmed Atlético’s defense. Further substitutions, including Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, added energy and precision to Arsenal’s attack.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, endured a frustrating evening, with José María Giménez and Robin Le Normand both booked as the Spanish side struggled to cope with Arsenal’s intensity. Despite multiple second-half changes from Diego Simeone, Los Rojiblancos couldn’t stop the onslaught. Arsenal’s emphatic win not only cements their dominance in Group A but also sends a powerful message to Europe’s elite.
