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Preview: Arsenal looking to maintain 100% start against Atletico Madrid

Preview: Arsenal looking to maintain 100% start against Atletico Madrid

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Arsenal host Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night as the Gunners look to continue their perfect record in the Champions League. If the North London outfit secure the three points, it will be their 100th win in the competition.

By Matt Smith

The last meeting between the two sides in Europe came back in 2018, when they faced each other twice in the Europa League. A draw was played out in the first leg, before Atlético secured a 1-0 victory at home to advance into the final of the competition.

Team news

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was unable to call upon Piero Hincapié at the weekend against Fulham, but he confirmed in the media on Monday afternoon that he is available for selection against Atlético. The Gunners will be without Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard, but they should have no fresh injury concerns. 

Diego Simeone’s side will be without Johnny Cardoso, but Nico González has been named in the squad, despite coming off injured in their previous game.

Arsenal’s almost impenetrable defence

Arteta has built his side on solid foundations, and despite bringing in a host of new attacking talent this season, their most impressive trait remains their defensive solidity. The Gunners are yet to concede in the Champions League, letting in just three goals in the Premier League.

No side has conceded fewer expected goals in the Premier League this season either, and that is the same story in the Champions League too. Although the likes of Viktor Gyökeres might not be firing on all cylinders in attack, it’s not overly necessary due to their ridiculous defensive levels.

Atlético struggling to get over the line

It’s been an inconsistent start to the campaign for Simeone’s side, despite losing just once in LaLiga so far. Atlético have, however, drawn four of their opening nine league games, with three of those coming away from home.

The Spanish side are just struggling to get over the line in games, but they are showing resilience in being difficult to beat. They did secure an emphatic 5-2 victory over their Madrid rivals Real back in September, before comfortably beating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 a few days later.

Julián Alvarez in fine form

Arsenal haven’t had a standout star this season, but they’ve undoubtedly been one of the best-performing sides in Europe. They’ve come up against some tricky attackers so far this term, but they don’t get much more difficult than Julián Alvarez.

Alvarez’s player traits comparison against similar players in top 5 leagues

This season, the Argentinian forward has hit 11 goals and assists combined in all competitions for Atlético, with three of those coming in one game against Frankfurt in the Champions League. He’ll know all about the Gunners’ defence, having faced them on multiple occasions during his time in England. 

Prediction

There isn’t likely to be too many goals in this one considering Arsenal’s defensive record and Atlético’s usual setup away from home. We’re going for a 1-0 win to Arteta’s side.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

You can follow every game from the Champions League with FotMob this season — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.

Preview: Arsenal looking to maintain 100% start against Atletico Madrid

Arsenal host Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night as the Gunners look to continue their perfect record in the Champions League. If the North London outfit secure the three points, it will be their 100th win in the competition.

By Matt Smith

The last meeting between the two sides in Europe came back in 2018, when they faced each other twice in the Europa League. A draw was played out in the first leg, before Atlético secured a 1-0 victory at home to advance into the final of the competition.

Team news

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was unable to call upon Piero Hincapié at the weekend against Fulham, but he confirmed in the media on Monday afternoon that he is available for selection against Atlético. The Gunners will be without Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard, but they should have no fresh injury concerns. 

Diego Simeone’s side will be without Johnny Cardoso, but Nico González has been named in the squad, despite coming off injured in their previous game.

Arsenal’s almost impenetrable defence

Arteta has built his side on solid foundations, and despite bringing in a host of new attacking talent this season, their most impressive trait remains their defensive solidity. The Gunners are yet to concede in the Champions League, letting in just three goals in the Premier League.

No side has conceded fewer expected goals in the Premier League this season either, and that is the same story in the Champions League too. Although the likes of Viktor Gyökeres might not be firing on all cylinders in attack, it’s not overly necessary due to their ridiculous defensive levels.

Atlético struggling to get over the line

It’s been an inconsistent start to the campaign for Simeone’s side, despite losing just once in LaLiga so far. Atlético have, however, drawn four of their opening nine league games, with three of those coming away from home.

The Spanish side are just struggling to get over the line in games, but they are showing resilience in being difficult to beat. They did secure an emphatic 5-2 victory over their Madrid rivals Real back in September, before comfortably beating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 a few days later.

Julián Alvarez in fine form

Arsenal haven’t had a standout star this season, but they’ve undoubtedly been one of the best-performing sides in Europe. They’ve come up against some tricky attackers so far this term, but they don’t get much more difficult than Julián Alvarez.

Alvarez’s player traits comparison against similar players in top 5 leagues

This season, the Argentinian forward has hit 11 goals and assists combined in all competitions for Atlético, with three of those coming in one game against Frankfurt in the Champions League. He’ll know all about the Gunners’ defence, having faced them on multiple occasions during his time in England. 

Prediction

There isn’t likely to be too many goals in this one considering Arsenal’s defensive record and Atlético’s usual setup away from home. We’re going for a 1-0 win to Arteta’s side.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

You can follow every game from the Champions League with FotMob this season — featuring deep stats coverage, xG, physical metrics, and player ratings. Download the free app here.