Overview
- Gabriel Martinelli added a curling third and became the first Arsenal player to score in five consecutive Champions League matches.
- Gabriel Jesus returned from a long ACL layoff as a second‑half substitute and struck the crossbar in an encouraging cameo.
- Goalkeeper David Raya made multiple key stops and was precise with his distribution to preserve the clean sheet.
- Mikel Arteta hailed Noni Madueke’s ‘magic moments’ and praised Martinelli, stressing the need for consistency and welcoming competition with Bukayo Saka.
- Arsenal stayed top of their Champions League group with a perfect record despite a makeshift back line forced by injuries.