A Look At All Of Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League Matches In The 2024/25 Season

Arsenal have been one of the standout teams in this season’s UEFA Champions League, thrilling fans with some memorable victories and eye-catching football. From group stage dominance to eliminating European giants Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, the Gunners have made a compelling case as one of the top contenders for the title. Here’s a complete look at all of Arsenal’s Champions League matches so far in the 2024/25 season, analyzed in depth.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

Arsenal kicked off their European campaign with a tense goalless draw away at Atalanta. The match was a tightly contested affair, with both sides struggling to break each other down. Mikel Arteta fielded a balanced side, opting for a cautious approach against an Atalanta team known for their attacking flair.

Arsenal’s best chances came through Martinelli and Ødegaard, but Atalanta’s defense stood firm. David Raya, in goal for the Gunners, made crucial saves to keep the home side out. The result was a solid if unspectacular start for Arsenal, who left Bergamo with a valuable point.

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

Returning to the Emirates Stadium for their second group match, Arsenal turned on the style with a commanding 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard were enough to dispatch the French champions.

The game was a tactical masterclass from Arteta, who outwitted Luis Enrique with a pressing game that stifled PSG’s rhythm. Saka opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing a slick move involving Ødegaard and Rice. Trossard added the second with a curling effort from the edge of the box in the second half.

The win sent a clear message across Europe: Arsenal were not in the Champions League to merely participate.

Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk

A narrow win over Shakhtar saw Arsenal take control of their group. Though the Ukrainian side sat deep and absorbed pressure, the Gunners eventually found the breakthrough courtesy of Martin Ødegaard.

The Norwegian captain was once again instrumental in orchestrating the midfield. Arsenal dominated possession, but lacked the final ball for much of the game. Ødegaard’s 71st-minute strike—after some patient buildup play—was enough to secure all three points.

Shakhtar offered little in attack, and the Arsenal defense, led by Saliba and Gabriel, had a quiet night. The win kept Arsenal atop the group standings.

Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal

Arsenal’s first defeat of the tournament came at the San Siro. Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, a lone goal from Inter’s Lautaro Martínez in the 54th minute settled the match.

It was a frustrating night for the Gunners, who couldn’t find a way past Inter’s resolute defense. Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka both had chances, but their finishing let them down.

Arteta, visibly disappointed post-match, emphasized the importance of learning from the loss. “We did many things right, but we lacked the ruthlessness in front of goal,” he said. The result added pressure ahead of the next group fixture.

Sporting CP 1-5 Arsenal

Arsenal responded in emphatic fashion with a dominant 5-1 away win against Sporting Lisbon. It was their most comprehensive performance of the campaign, with goals from Ødegaard, Martinelli, Rice, Trossard, and substitute Ethan Nwaneri.

The Gunners were ruthless from start to finish. Declan Rice controlled the midfield, and Arsenal’s high press forced Sporting into numerous errors. Martinelli’s goal—a solo run from the halfway line—was a standout moment.

The only blemish was a late consolation goal for Sporting, but it did little to dampen Arsenal’s celebration.

Arsenal 3-0 Monaco

Back at home, Arsenal continued their free-scoring form with another dominant win, this time over AS Monaco. The French side struggled to cope with Arsenal’s intensity, and goals from Saka, Ødegaard, and Kiwior sealed a comfortable 3-0 win.

The match also saw the return of Jurrien Timber from injury, and he slotted in seamlessly at right-back. Arsenal’s defense looked rock solid, and Raya kept another clean sheet.

With qualification all but secured, Arteta began rotating his squad, giving minutes to youth prospects like Lewis-Skelly and Butler-Oyedeji.

Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb

Another home fixture, another dominant display. Arsenal tore apart Dinamo Zagreb with ease. Ødegaard ran the show, scoring once and assisting another. Trossard and Ben White were also on the scoresheet.

The Emirates was bouncing, with fans beginning to dream of a deep run in the Champions League. The clean sheet streak continued, showcasing Arsenal’s defensive solidity as well.

Girona 1-2 Arsenal

Away at Girona, Arsenal faced a spirited challenge but emerged victorious. The Spanish side pressed high and tested Arsenal’s backline, but goals from Martinelli and Sterling ensured the Gunners grabbed all three points.

Girona equalized midway through the second half, but Sterling—coming off the bench—pounced on a defensive error to score the winner. Arteta praised his team’s resilience, calling it a “mature European performance.”

PSV 1-7 Arsenal

In one of the most astonishing displays in recent Champions League memory, Arsenal annihilated PSV Eindhoven 7-1 on their own turf. Every attacking player got in on the act—Saka, Trossard, Martinelli, Rice, and Ødegaard all found the net.

The performance was a tactical and technical masterclass. Arsenal scored four goals in the first half alone, with Ødegaard pulling the strings and Raya making some vital saves at the other end.

This result sent shockwaves across Europe and confirmed Arsenal’s place in the knockout rounds.

Arsenal 2-2 PSV

The return leg at the Emirates was less dramatic. Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV in a match where Arteta heavily rotated the squad. Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Rosiak all featured.

Goals from Trossard and Merino were cancelled out by PSV late on. Despite the draw, Arsenal topped their group with ease and looked like one of the most complete teams heading into the knockouts.

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid (Quarter-Final First Leg)

In what many considered a potential final before the final, Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid in a stunning first-leg display at the Emirates. Goals from Ødegaard, Rice, and Martinelli gave the Gunners a huge advantage going into the second leg.

The midfield trio of Partey, Ødegaard, and Rice outplayed Kroos and Modric, and Saliba had Vinicius Jr. in his pocket. Arteta called it “a perfect performance.”

The clean sheet was Arsenal’s third in a row at home, and the fans were beginning to believe that this could be their year.

Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal (Quarter-Final Second Leg)

With a three-goal cushion, Arsenal travelled to the Bernabéu with confidence. Despite a spirited start from Real Madrid and an early goal from Jude Bellingham, Arsenal kept their nerve.

Bukayo Saka equalized just before half-time with a curling shot from outside the box. In the second half, a swift counter-attack saw Merino finish off a fine team move to make it 2-1 (5-1 on aggregate).

The final whistle confirmed Arsenal’s place in the semi-finals—a stunning achievement against the most decorated side in European football.