Match report
Arsenal Defeats Atletico Madrid 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Arsenal
1–0
FT
Atletico Madrid
May 5, 2026
Arsenal held off a resilient Atletico Madrid to secure a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League. The match was marked by a strong defensive performance from Arsenal, with Bukayo Saka scoring the winning goal in the 44th minute. The victory keeps Arsenal on track for progression in the tournament.
Key Facts
- • Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in the 44th minute for Arsenal
- • K. Arrizabalaga received a yellow card for time wasting early in the match
- • Atletico Madrid made multiple substitutions, including Robin Le Normand, A. Lookman, and G. Simeone
- • Arsenal made several substitutions, including Noni Madueke, R. Calafiori, and E. Eze
- • M. Pubill and Koke received yellow cards for Atletico Madrid
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Raya (G)
- 4 B. White (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel (D)
- 33 R. Calafiori (D)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (M)
- 7 B. Saka (M)
- 10 E. Eze (M)
- 19 L. Trossard (M)
- 14 V. Gyökeres (F)
Substitutes
- 13 K. Arrizabalaga
- 35 T. Setford
- 8 M. Odegaard
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
- 29 K. Havertz
- 20 N. Madueke
- 11 G. Martinelli
- 5 P. Hincapie
- 36 M. Zubimendi
- 3 C. Mosquera
- 56 M. Dowman
- 16 C. Norgaard
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 J. Oblak (G)
- 18 M. Pubill (D)
- 24 R. Le Normand (D)
- 17 D. Hancko (D)
- 3 M. Ruggeri (D)
- 20 G. Simeone (M)
- 14 M. Llorente (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 22 A. Lookman (M)
- 7 A. Griezmann (F)
- 19 J. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Musso
- 9 A. Sorloth
- 2 J. M. Gimenez
- 16 N. Molina
- 21 O. Vargas
- 32 J. Bonar
- 4 R. Mendoza
- 15 C. Lenglet
- 10 A. Baena
- 11 T. Almada
- 5 J. Cardoso
- 34 J. Diaz
Timeline
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?' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardK. Arrizabalaga
Time wasting
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44' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalB. Saka
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57' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: Robin Le Normand · On: A. Sorloth
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57' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Lookman · On: N. Molina
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57' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Simeone · On: J. Cardoso
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58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Saka · On: Noni Madueke
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58' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Calafiori · On: P. Hincapie
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59' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Eze · On: M. Ødegaard
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66' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Griezmann · On: A. Baena
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66' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Álvarez · On: T. Almada
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74' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Lewis-Skelly · On: Martín Zubimendi
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81' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardM. Pubill
Foul
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83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Trossard · On: Gabriel Martinelli
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90'+5 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardKoke
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 445 | 386 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | 1.56 | 0.99 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Accurate Passes | 378 | 320 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Bukayo Saka shifted the momentum in Arsenal's favor, providing them with a crucial lead
- ▸ Atletico Madrid's multiple substitutions in the second half did not change the course of the match, as Arsenal's defense remained solid