September 20, Beijing time, the first round of the Champions League ushered in a focus of the duel, Arsenal away to challenge Atlanta. Both sides of the game showed a good state of mind, but unfortunately, in the fierce confrontation were unable to score, and finally shook hands with a score of 0-0.
In the first half of the game, Arsenal and Atlanta showed a very high level in both offense and defense. In the 6th minute, Havertz's shot from a small angle on the right side of the penalty area was powerful, but unfortunately hit the side netting. Subsequently, Atlanta threatened Arsenal's goal several times through fluent passing and running, but Rice's timely clearance resolved the danger for the team. In the 30th minute, De Cetelaere's shot from the right side of the box was just wide of the mark, but failed to help Atlanta take the lead.
The game entered a more intense phase after the change of sides. In the 51st minute, there was a turning point on the field, Thomas inadvertently pulled down Ederson in defense, the referee decisively awarded a penalty kick. after VAR intervention, the penalty kick was upheld. However, Atlanta's Rettger did not capitalize on the opportunity, and his penalty was deflected by Raya in two successive tackles, and Arsenal escaped.
In the 75th minute, Arsenal had a chance to break the deadlock, but Martinelli missed the chance to make the scoreline better by sending the ball over the bar when he had a one-touch chance. Afterwards, both sides failed to create another threatening attacking opportunity. In the 87th minute, Saliba's key shot in the box successfully deflected Luqman's breakthrough and kept the goal intact.
Finally, with the referee's whistle, the match ended. Arsenal and Atlanta exchanged blanks in the first match of the Champions League, each taking a point. Although they failed to win, it was an acceptable result for Arsenal to come back from the away game. Next, they will continue to work hard and be well prepared for the next matches.
