In the third round of the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0. The Athletic wrote an article about this game. What does this victory mean to Arteta's team? How important is it to Yockers?

TA wrote:

Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid with a dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium and continued to maintain a complete victory in the Champions League. Yockers scored twice, Gabriel scored with a header and Martinelli finished brilliantly. The 4-0 victory gave Arteta's team nine points from three games. Although the final score was disparate, it was still 0-0 at halftime. Eze's deflection hit the crossbar and Raya's mistake almost allowed Atletico Madrid to score. In the second half, Alvarez hit the crossbar with a long-range shot, but then Arsenal scored four goals in 14 minutes.

What does this victory mean to Arsenal?

Energy and momentum are crucial in football. Considering Arsenal's dominance in the first half, it's not surprising that they broke the deadlock with a flurry of attacks even though the goal failed to come, even if the opponent was Atletico Madrid. Four goals were scored in 14 minutes in the second half, starting with a familiar set-piece tactic. But the credit should go to Rice’s pass. Observed from behind the free kick, the route and arc of the cross were so precise that a goal was the only outcome. A few minutes later, Skelly ran through the middle and Martinelli finished.

Every player involved in the first two goals showed signature characteristics: Rice's pass, Gabriel's header, Skelly's run and Martinelli's finish.

As the atmosphere heated up, it was just waiting for Jocles to score. Although the first goal was stumbling, he was able to release the second goal after a quick follow-up shot.

How important is this to Yockers?

Goals are the oxygen a shooter needs to survive. So when Jocles went on to score nine consecutive games without a goal for club and country, it was inevitable that he would be questioned. After a long drought, the rain came, and Jokeres broke through Atletico Madrid's defense twice in a short period of time. Both goals were simple goals, but it was this kind of finish that killed the suspense of the game. People do not expect Jocles to replicate last season's statistics at Sporting CP, and all parties agree that it will take time for him to adapt to the intensity of the Premier League. But Jocles has scored five goals for Arsenal in all competitions this season. After overcoming the goal drought in the Champions League, he can breathe a little easier.

The tireless Saka

Saka has been fighting without mercy since returning from the international match. In the game against Fulham, Saka's 14 successful confrontations, 13 touches in the penalty area, 10 regained possession of the ball, created 6 opportunities, 6 successful dribbles, and 5 fouls were all the best in the game. He continued this trend against Atletico Madrid, beating left back Hanzko in the opening game. This time he did not cut inside as usual and fired with his left foot, but confidently went outside to deliver a powerful pass. On the defensive end, Saka was also very aggressive. In the middle of the first half, he had already contributed 1 steal and 2 interceptions, which was the most in the game. As the captain in this game, although there were no goals or assists, it did not harm the overall performance. Against Fulham he built the foundation of the attack, as well as against Atletico Madrid, and that's what the armband is all about.

Why is Arsenal's high press so threatening?

Arsenal's defense deserves praise, but the praise should not go solely to central defenders Gabriel and Saliba. The desire to press high up the pitch displayed by Arteta's disciple is at the core of his offensive threat, forcing mistakes by disrupting his opponent's instigation and then launching swift and purposeful counterattacks. There are numerous examples of the Gunners winning the ball back in Atletico's half. Yockers pressed Atletico Madrid's back four and goalkeeper, causing them to rush out of bounds, creating conditions for the team to reorganize their offense. The whole team worked together, and Arsenal was suffocating without the ball. It may not always be easy to watch, but tonight once again demonstrated Arsenal's sophistication in off-the-ball tactics.