Thiago Almada (Atl. Madrid) controlled a precise pass inside the box and fired a shot towards the left corner, but the goalkeeper closed down the angle perfectly and made an excellent save!
75'
Robin Le Normand (Atl. Madrid) was booked after fouling an opponent. Referee Davide Massa made an easy decision.
72'
Substitution. Christian Norgaard (Arsenal) comes on, Martin Zubimendi leaves the pitch.
72'
Now a substitution. Eberechi Eze is being rested and replaced by Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).
72'
We are about to see a substitution. Cristian Mosquera (Arsenal) comes on for Gabriel.
72'
The coach has decided to take off Giuliano Simeone and bring on Antoine Griezmann (Atl. Madrid).
72'
Substitution. Alexander Sorloth is replaced by Thiago Almada (Atl. Madrid).
70'
4 - 0
Goal! The previous corner was delivered into the box and Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) scored after a header assist from Gabriel. Score is now 4:0.
70'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) has a chance to cross the ball into the box from the corner.
68'
3 - 0
Goal! Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) received the ball in a very favorable position inside the penalty area and finished. His shot deflected off an opponent, leaving goalkeeper Jan Oblak helpless. The score is now 3:0.
64'
2 - 0
Goal! Myles Lewis-Skelly showed great vision with a sharp pass to Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), who calmly placed the ball into the lower right corner. The score stands at 2:0.
63'
A substitution has been made. Koke leaves the field and Conor Gallagher (Atl. Madrid) comes on.
63'
This is a substitution. Nicolas Gonzalez is coming off, Diego Simeone gives final tactical instructions to Matteo Ruggeri (Atl. Madrid).
63'
Jose Maria Gimenez leaves the pitch and Alejandro Baena (Atl. Madrid) will come on.
62'
David Hancko (Atl. Madrid) charged into the penalty area to meet a lob from Marcos Llorente, but his header went wide of the right post.
61'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) attempted a pass from outside the box to a teammate, but the opposing defense reacted quickly to block the attack.
59'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) took a corner kick but only managed to send the ball into a crowd of defenders, one of whom cleared it effectively.
59'
After a nice dribble, Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) entered the penalty area and took a shot, but the goalkeeper bravely saved it.
59'
Julian Alvarez's (Atl. Madrid) corner was quickly cleared by the opposing defenders.
58'
A very unfortunate miss! Giuliano Simeone (Atl. Madrid) received the ball extremely close to the goal but his delicate touch allowed a defender to intervene just in time. The ball went out for a corner kick to Atl. Madrid.
57'
1 - 0
A perfectly executed free kick! Declan Rice crossed the ball and Gabriel (Arsenal) jumped high to head the ball at the edge of the 6-yard box. His close-range header went low into the center of the goal, changing the score to 1:0.
56'
A dangerous move by Marcos Llorente (Atl. Madrid). Referee Davide Massa immediately blew the whistle for a foul.
53'
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) received a great pass inside the box but failed to capitalize on the golden chance! The goalkeeper made an outstanding save to deny his attempt.
53'
An excellent movement by Arsenal. Players are controlling the ball mostly through one-two passes. They are managing the game's tempo now.
51'
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) delivered a good pass into the box, but an opposing defender was quick to clear the danger.
50'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) lofted the ball from a previous free kick, which was cleared. The ball went out of play, leading to a goal kick for Arsenal.
49'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) tried to surprise the goalkeeper with a quick shot from the edge of the box, but it hit the crossbar and bounced out!
47'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) delivered a dangerous corner kick, but none of his teammates could outjump the opposing defense to connect with the ball.
47'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) bypassed challenges, but an opposing player did well to clear the ball. It went out for a corner kick, giving Arsenal a chance to increase pressure on the opponent's goal.
47'
Bukayo Saka's (Arsenal) individual effort was thwarted when a defender blocked his shot inside the box.
46'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) made a solo run but was dispossessed before he could shoot.
46'
The match has resumed with the second half underway.
45+2'
The referee has blown the whistle to end the first half, concluding the initial 45 minutes of play.
45+2'
Martin Zubimendi crossed for Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), whose header near the penalty spot was poor and flew well over the bar.
45'
One minute of added time will be played.
45'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) almost celebrated as his long-range free kick skimmed the right post, but no goal yet!
45'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) committed a harsh foul. Davide Massa stopped play and awarded a free kick to Atl. Madrid.
43'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) clearly ignored the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated." He made a bad foul, and Davide Massa had no choice but to call a free kick.
39'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) crossed into the box, but a defender blocked the threat.
38'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) will miss the next match due to the yellow card received just now.
38'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) got booked after a ball challenge and appeared very upset with the referee's decision.
36'
The assistant referee raised the flag and the main referee blew the whistle. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) scored, but was caught offside.
35'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) tried to get past the opposing defense into the box, but a defender intervened at the right moment.
33'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) committed a foul and referee Davide Massa immediately signaled for a free kick.
33'
Without hesitation, the referee showed a yellow card for Jose Maria Gimenez's (Atl. Madrid) foul.
33'
Jose Maria Gimenez (Atl. Madrid) tripped an opponent and referee Davide Massa called the foul. Arsenal earned a free kick from a promising position.
32'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) delivered a dangerous lofted cross into the box but it was blocked.
31'
Bukayo Saka's (Arsenal) corner only reached a defender who headed it clear.
31'
A good lofted pass into the box by Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) was blocked by the opposing defense. The ball went out for a corner, giving Arsenal a scoring chance.
29'
Nicolas Gonzalez (Atl. Madrid) sprinted towards goal but a defender reacted well to block him.
28'
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) made a good lofted cross into the box but the opposition defense was alert and a defender cleared it away.
27'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) received the ball and tried a quick low shot from medium distance, but goalkeeper Jan Oblak reacted quickly to save.
25'
Receiving a neat pass from a teammate, Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) easily dribbled past a defender and took a powerful shot from the edge of the box, but it went wide of the left post.
24'
David Hancko (Atl. Madrid) crossed the ball but it was cleared by a defender.
19'
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) threaded a precise pass to Bukayo Saka, but Jan Oblak read the play well and came out to catch the ball in time.
18'
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) committed a foul, or at least that's what referee Davide Massa signaled.
16'
The assistant referee signaled offside, confirmed by the main referee. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) was caught offside.
15'
A clever pass created a brilliant scoring chance for Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), but he slipped and sent the ball out over the right sideline.
14'
Wow, a spectacular escape. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) had a shot inside the box but it was superbly blocked.
13'
Giuliano Simeone (Atl. Madrid) delivered an annoying cross into the box, but David Raya caught the ball.
12'
Another attempt by Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) to break through the defense was blocked and cleared away.
9'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) tried to deliver a dangerous cross to a teammate inside the box, but the opposition defense won the aerial duel to neutralize the threat.
7'
Pablo Barrios (Atl. Madrid) attempted a pass to an unmarked teammate in the box, but goalkeeper David Raya rushed out to clear the ball in time.
5'
The ball reached Declan Rice (Arsenal) inside the box and his one-touch shot went over the crossbar.
5'
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) received the ball in an excellent position at the edge of the box after a precise pass, but his shot was deflected by a defender and hit the post!
3'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) found space to deliver a lofted pass inside, but no teammate was able to reach it.
2'
Koke (Atl. Madrid) carelessly went into a tackle and couldn't avoid being penalized. This time, Davide Massa held back the card but blew the whistle.
1'
The first half of today's match will begin shortly.
Players are on the pitch and Arsenal will kick off first.
Introducing today's match referee, Mr. Davide Massa.
The starting lineups for today's match have been announced. You can check both teams' squads on our detailed match info page.
Welcome everyone! Thank you for joining our live match commentary section, where we will bring you every moment of today's game along with off-field events.
75'
Robin Le Normand (Atl. Madrid) received a yellow card after fouling an opponent. Referee Davide Massa made a straightforward call.
72'
Substitution. Christian Norgaard (Arsenal) enters, Martin Zubimendi leaves.
72'
Now a substitution. Eberechi Eze is being rested and replaced by Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).
72'
We are about to witness a substitution. Cristian Mosquera (Arsenal) comes on for Gabriel.
72'
The coach has decided to substitute Giuliano Simeone with Antoine Griezmann (Atl. Madrid).
72'
Substitution. Alexander Sorloth is replaced by Thiago Almada (Atl. Madrid).
70'
4 - 0
Goal! The earlier corner was swung into the box and Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) scored following a header assist from Gabriel. Score is 4:0.
68'
3 - 0
Goal! Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) got the ball inside the box in a very good position and shot. His attempt deflected off a defender, leaving goalkeeper Jan Oblak helpless. The score is now 3:0.
64'
2 - 0
Goal! Myles Lewis-Skelly showed excellent vision with a sharp pass to Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), who calmly placed the ball into the lower right corner. The score is 2:0.
63'
A substitution has been made. Koke leaves the field and Conor Gallagher (Atl. Madrid) comes on.
63'
This is a substitution. Nicolas Gonzalez is coming off while Diego Simeone gives final tactical instructions to Matteo Ruggeri (Atl. Madrid).
63'
Jose Maria Gimenez leaves the pitch and Alejandro Baena (Atl. Madrid) will enter.
57'
1 - 0
A perfectly executed free kick! Declan Rice crossed the ball and Gabriel (Arsenal) jumped high to head the ball at the edge of the 6-yard box. His close-range header went low into the center of the goal, changing the score to 1:0.
53'
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) received a great pass inside the box but failed to capitalize on the golden chance! The goalkeeper made an outstanding save to deny his attempt.
49'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) tried to surprise the goalkeeper with a quick shot from the edge of the box, but it hit the crossbar and bounced out!
46'
The match has restarted with the second half.
45+2'
The referee blew the whistle to end the first half, concluding the initial 45 minutes.
38'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) will miss the next match due to the yellow card just received.
38'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) was booked after a ball challenge and appeared very upset with the referee's decision.
36'
The assistant referee raised the flag and the main referee blew the whistle. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) scored, but was caught offside.
33'
Without hesitation, the referee showed a yellow card for Jose Maria Gimenez's (Atl. Madrid) foul.
19'
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) made a precise pass to Bukayo Saka, but Jan Oblak read the play well and caught the ball in time.
5'
The ball reached Declan Rice (Arsenal) inside the box and his one-touch shot went over the crossbar.
5'
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) received the ball in an excellent position at the edge of the box after a precise pass, but his shot was deflected by a defender and hit the post!
1'
The first half of today's match will begin shortly.
Starting Lineup
Arsenal Coach: Arteta M.
4-2-1-3
1. Raya
12. Timber
2. Saliba
6. Gabriel
49. Lewis-Skelly
36. Zubimendi
41. Rice
10. Eze
7. Saka
14. Gyökeres
11. Martinelli
19. Alvarez
9. Sorloth
23. Gonzalez
6. Koke
8. Barrios
20. Simeone
17. Hancko
24. Le Normand
2. Gimenez
14. Llorente
13. Oblak
Atl. Madrid Coach: Simeone D.
4-4-2
Substitutes
13
Arrizabalaga
33
Calafiori
5
Hincapie
23
Merino
3
Mosquera
16
Norgaard
22
Nwaneri
35
Setford
19
Trossard
4
White
11
Almada
10
Baena
21
Galan
4
Gallagher
7
Griezmann
15
Lenglet
12
Martin
16
Molina
1
Musso
18
Pubill
22
Raspadori
3
Ruggeri
Coach
Arteta M.
Simeone D.
2.11
Expected Goals (xG)
0.61
53%
Ball Possession
47%
17
Total Shots
9
7
Shots on Target
1
6
Dangerous Chances
1
3
Corners
2
90% (320/354)
Passing Accuracy
83% (261/313)
1
Yellow Cards
2
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