Why Arsenal Must Beat Atletico Madrid Tonight in the Champions League

Arsenal will meet Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League tonight. This will be the second Champions League semi-final match after the entertaining one that was witnessed between PSG and Bayern Munich.

Head to Head Against Atletico Madrid

The last time when Arsenal met Atletico Madrid was late last year in the group phase of this season’s Champions League. The game was played at the Emirates Stadium and the Gooners emerged victorious with a big win of 4-0.

Gabriel Magalhaes scored the opening goal with a stunning header after getting a good set-piece from Declan Rice. Gabriel Martinelli then added the second goal after getting a good pass from Myles-Lewis Skelly. Viktor Gyokeres then added the third goal after getting a good pass from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres then sealed the win with the fourth goal after getting a good assist from Gabriel Magalhaes.

Good Form in the Champions League

Arsenal is the only team this season that is yet to taste a defeat in the Champions League. There is no any other team that has not been beaten except Arsenal. The Gooners will therefore be looking for ways to make sure that they stay on top and remain unbeaten.

Good Run Against Spanish Teams

Arsenal has been having a very good and fantastic run with the Spanish teams and this will not be the first one in recent seasons to dominate over them. Mikel Arteta understands the dynamics of beating the Spanish teams and he will not flop on this one.

Last season he eliminated Real Madrid in the Champions League and beat them home and away. This is something that many people never thought was going to be possible but they made it possible.

Quest for the Champions League Title

Arsenal has never won the Champions League title in their entire history. The club will be seeking to win its first major trophy for the Champions League. The players have come this far that they will not want to lose the game at all cost. They will therefore do their best and make sure that they at least will something this season.