Arsenal Stun Atalanta with Thrilling Comeback: Can They Repeat the Magic Against City
- Italian side Atalanta and their English hosts Arsenal played out a goalless draw on Thursday in the first round of the new Champions League season.
- Despite both teams' efforts throughout the 90 minutes, neither could break the scoreless tie, resulting in each team earning a point at the start of their Champions League...
- A notable moment in the match came when Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved a penalty kick from Atalanta striker Matteo Retegui.
Atalanta and Arsenal Share Points in Champions League Opener
Italian side Atalanta and their English hosts Arsenal played out a goalless draw on Thursday in the first round of the new Champions League season.
Despite both teams’ efforts throughout the 90 minutes, neither could break the scoreless tie, resulting in each team earning a point at the start of their Champions League journey.
A notable moment in the match came when Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved a penalty kick from Atalanta striker Matteo Retegui. Retegui attempted to redirect the ball with a header after it bounced off Raya, but the Spanish goalkeeper made another crucial save in the following minutes.
Arsenal’s next Champions League match will be against French side Paris Saint-Germain, while Atalanta will face Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk on October 1.
Before their next Champions League match, Coach Mikel Arteta’s team will face Manchester City on Sunday in the fifth round of the English Premier League.