The match is over. Atalanta vs Arsenal In a goalless draw on Thursday evening, at the “Atleti Azzurri Italia” stadium, in the first round of the league stage of the tournament. Champions League Current season 2024-2025.
The match witnessed Raheem Sterling’s first appearance in the Champions League with Arsenal, after his arrival from Chelsea in the last summer transfer period, to become the first English player in history to participate in the tournament with 4 different clubs after previously defending the colors of Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea before appearing in the Gunners’ shirt.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya shone and saved a penalty kick in the 51st minute of the match, taken by Matteo Retegui. The Spanish goalkeeper also saved the follow-up, keeping a clean sheet and saving his team from their first loss in the opening match of the Champions League.
Atalanta vs Arsenal
And failed Arsenal Led by its young coach Mikel Arteta, it defeated Atalanta and returned with three points from the first official test in the group stage of the Champions League competition in its new system, during which it will play 8 matches, divided between 4 at home and 4 away.
The Gunners are making a strong start to the English Premier League this season, winning 3 matches and drawing 4 out of 10 matches played in the Premier League, to collect 10 points in second place in the English Premier League table, behind Manchester City, who are leading with 12 points before the two teams’ match next Sunday.
Atalanta lineup against Arsenal
Goalkeeper: Carnesecchi
Defence: Gemsetti, Hein, Kolasinac; Zappacosta
Midfield: De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri
Attack: De Ketelayer, Ritejoy, Lookman
Atalanta substitutes: Rui Patricio, Rossi, Cussono, Cuadrado, Pasalic, Zaniolo, Bellanova, Samardzic, Balestra, Bresciaini, Vlahovic, Del Longo.
Arsenal formation
Goalkeeper: Raya
Defense: White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber
Midfield: Rice, Partey, Havertz
Attack: Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli
Arsenal bench: Neto, Porter, Kiwior, Trossard, Jorginho, Sterling, Calafiori, Butler-Oyedeji, Goyer, Lewis Skelly, Wannerey, Mehandi.
Summary of the match between Atalanta and Arsenal