Arsenal Secures Crucial Point in Champions League Opener Against Atalanta

David Raya’s stunning double save proved decisive as Arsenal drew 0-0 with Atalanta in their Champions League opener.

Raya’s exceptional reflexes denied Mateo Retegui’s penalty and follow-up header, injecting life into an otherwise lackluster contest.

Arsenal’s attack was largely ineffective, with no shots on target between minutes 18 and 75. However, Marco Carnesecchi’s double save thwarted Bukayo Saka’s free-kick and Thomas Partey’s rebound.

Raya’s heroics secured Arsenal’s fourth clean sheet in five games.

Atalanta’s 3-4-3 formation nullified Arsenal’s offense, but Mikel Arteta’s side will be relieved to have earned a point against the Europa League winners.

The result sets the stage for Arsenal’s highly anticipated clash with Manchester City.