Arsenal vs Atlético Preview: Arsenal Fearless at Home Against Atlético, Yokley Must Prove Himself

At 3 AM Beijing time on October 22nd, the third round of the Champions League group stage will witness a heavyweight showdown as Arsenal hosts Atlético Madrid.

Key highlights for the Arsenal vs Atlético match are as follows:

First:Team StatusArsenal leads the Premier League with a squad worth €1.31 billion; Atlético is fourth in La Liga with a squad value of €624 million. In the first two Champions League rounds, Arsenal has secured two straight wins, ranking fifth with 6 points, while Atlético has one win and one loss, placing tenth with 3 points. In their last league matches, Arsenal won 1-0 away against Fulham, achieving five consecutive victories in all competitions; Atlético won 1-0 at home against Osasuna, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches with four wins and one draw.

Second:Arsenal Fearless at Home Against Atlético, Yokley Needs to Prove HimselfBoth teams have strong midfields. Arsenal's defense is rock solid, combined with their masterful set-piece tactics. Arsenal, as a Premier League team, is not intimidated by Atlético’s crossing style similar to Real Madrid’s. New signing Yokley needs to score to justify his transfer, otherwise this signing might be less valuable than Havertz. Apart from a narrow loss to Liverpool, Arsenal has been consistent this season. With the advantage of playing at home and strong team chemistry, Arsenal is favored to secure a home win against Atlético and achieve a three-match winning streak in the Champions League.

In the last four encounters between the two sides, the record stands at 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss each, showing a balanced rivalry.

Injury and Suspension Updates: Arsenal hasØdegaard, Jesus, Havertz, Madueke, while Atlético hasCardoso.