Arsenal will host Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in one of the highlights of the Champions League group stage. The fixture pits two sides with contrasting recent European histories: Arsenal, steadily building consistency under Mikel Arteta, and Atletico, still searching for rhythm on the continental stage.

The Gunners arrive on an impressive run of six consecutive wins against Spanish opposition in the Champions League, making them the first team in the competition’s history to achieve this feat. A win against Atletico would also mark Arsenal’s 100th victory in the Champions League proper. Their European home form has been exceptional, with 14 consecutive UEFA group or league phase wins at the Emirates, including 11 without conceding. Arsenal’s defensive solidity underpins a well-balanced style, reflected in their opening two group matches where they averaged 2.1 expected goals (xG) and just 0.6 expected goals against (xGA), controlling 63% of possession and territory through pressing and buildup play.

In domestic competitions, Arsenal continue to impress, remaining unbeaten in the Premier League at home with 10 points from 12 available, and leading the league in expected points (xPTS). Bukayo Saka remains a standout performer, scoring 11 goals in just 19 Champions League appearances — second only to Harry Kane among English players at this stage of their European careers.