Arteta Praises Arsenal Stars After Champions League Masterclass

Mikel Arteta praises Gabriel Magalhaes, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, and Viktor Gyokeres after Arsenal’s dominant 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal stars for their brilliance during the club’s commanding 4-0 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.

The result maintained Arsenal’s perfect group-stage record and reinforced their reputation as one of Europe’s most confident sides this season.

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Arsenal wasted no time asserting control. Gabriel Magalhaes opened the scoring with a powerful header from a Declan Rice corner, setting the tone for a night of dominance.

Rice, who was outstanding in midfield, dictated play with calmness and precision. His leadership and control drew special praise from Arteta, who called him “the engine that drives the team forward.”

Gabriel Martinelli soon doubled the lead after a superb assist from 18-year-old full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, who impressed on his Champions League debut. His fearless play and pinpoint cross reflected Arsenal’s faith in youth.

Gyokeres Ends His Goal Drought

The second half belonged to Viktor Gyokeres, who scored twice in quick succession to seal the 4-0 win. The Swedish striker had faced criticism for his eight-game goal drought, but his brace silenced doubters and reignited belief in his attacking prowess.

Arteta described Gyokeres’ performance as “a turning point,” praising his movement, resilience, and mentality. The Emirates crowd echoed that sentiment, roaring him off the pitch with a standing ovation.

Speaking to Amazon Prime, Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal players for their quality and spirit.

“It was a tough game despite the scoreline,” he said. “Declan controlled the tempo, Gabriel was a rock, Martinelli was electric, and Viktor showed why we believe in him. Myles was fearless — that assist was world-class.”

Arteta’s comments reflected a manager proud of his team’s balance between youth and experience — and confident that Arsenal are evolving into genuine European contenders.

With this result, Arsenal remain unbeaten in the Champions League group stage and continue to build momentum both domestically and in Europe.

The emergence of young talents like Lewis-Skelly, alongside leaders such as Rice and Magalhaes, shows a squad with depth, balance, and hunger.

Arteta’s ability to blend seasoned professionals with fearless young players is creating a powerful mix. If this form continues, Arsenal could soon be viewed as one of Europe’s most complete sides.

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