Arsenal stunned Atlético Madrid with a dominant 4-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, thrilling fans and sending a clear message across Europe. Gabriel Magalhães opened the scoring in the 57th minute; Gabriel Martinelli followed with a second in the 64th minute.
Meanwhile, Viktor Gyökeres capped the rout with two quick strikes in the 67th and 70th minutes, ending his nine-match goal drought. The Gunners extended their unbeaten run to nine matches in all competitions and moved to nine points in their Champions League group, reinforcing their status as serious contenders.
Atlético arrived in London hoping to build on recent momentum but collapsed after the break, conceding four goals in 14 minutes. The Spanish side mustered few chances after Magalhães’ breakthrough and watched as Arsenal pressed relentlessly under manager Mikel Arteta’s high-energy system.
Fans erupted on social media—one tweeted, “Arsenal just reminded Europe who they are. What a performance!” while another wrote, “Four-goal blitz, clean sheet, tonight we fly.” The sight of United fans praising their own was rare, but many acknowledged the Gunners’ brilliance. With the club lying in wait for silverware, yesterday’s emphatic result may prove a turning point in their campaign.
