After a dominant first-half performance that failed to produce a goal, Arsenal went on to completely dismantle visiting Atletico Madrid by way of an explosive second-half display in North London.
The hosts produced a four-goal victory, including a devastating three goals in just six minutes, to decimate Diego Simeone’s side. The triumph on the night also marked Arsenal’s 100th Champions League victory.
Gabriel’s nodded opening goal turned on the floodgates, with a superbly finished second goal following quickly from the foot of Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal’s Swedish striker, Viktor Gyokeres put two more goals past Atletico’s Jan Oblak in a space of three minutes to complete the night’s devastating four-goal spectacle.
The clean sheet extends Arsenal’s remarkable record of never conceding a home goal under Arteta in the Champions League’s group or league phase.
With the victory, Arsenal advances to nine points and well positioned for a spot in the last-16 for the third straight season, with just a few more points likely enough to secure passage in the spring.
