Arsenal predicted XI
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Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid: Champions League Player Ratings and Match Highli
Arsenal romped to a 4-0 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, as they scored four in 13 minutes. The Gunners swamped Atletico in the opening minutes, as initially, it looked like it may be a one-sided encounter. As ever, Diego Simeone was a very animated figure on the touchline. Dressed in a black suit and tie, the Argentine demanded Myles Lewis-Skelly be booked for fouling his son. Such breaks in play enabled the Spanish side to slowly gain a foothold in the game.
As the first-half went on, it became a very competitive game, with quite the physical battle taking place between Viktor Gyokeres and Atletico centre-back Jose Gimenez. The latter went into the book for a challenge on the Swede. The Gunners then had the ball in the net, when Gabriel Martinelli diverted Bukayo Saka’s ball in, but it was ruled out for offside.
In the second-half, it was Atletico who threatened the Arsenal goal. Former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez was unfortunate to see his long-range effort clip the crossbar. In the end, Arsenal did draw first blood, Gabriel rising to head in a Declan Rice set piece. Arsenal doubled their lead seven minutes later, when Myles Lewis-Skelly fed a pass into Martinelli, who produced a lovely finish. Within a further six minutes it was four, with Gyokeres helping himself to a double as Atletico collapsed.
There were no further goals as Arsenal became the first side in Champions League history to win seven consecutive matches against Spanish teams. They’ve beaten Sevilla twice, Real Madrid twice, Girona, Athletic Bilbao and now Atletico Madrid in a mightily impressive run of results which began in 2023.
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid Match Statistics
Arsenal
Statistic
Atletico Madrid
53%
Possession (%)
47%
17
Shots
11
8
Shots on target
1
3
Corners
4
1
Saves
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
Match Highlights
Arsenal Player Ratings

GK: David Raya – 6/10
Fortunate not to have been punished when he was too casual on the ball outside the penalty area.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10
Looked strong on the right flank alongside Saka.
CB: William Saliba – 7/10
Had to stand up to the task as Atletico maintained a strong physical presence.
CB: Gabriel Magalhaes – 7/10
Had to be strong in the air at times as the Madrid side pushed Arsenal hard in the first-half.
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6.5/10
Caught out a few times when Atletico broke quickly, but overall maintained good shape in the Arsenal back four.
RM: Eberechi Eze – 6.5/10
Looked like a possible scorer in the opening minutes, but not able to stamp his real quality on the game after that.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 6.5/10
Booked in the first-half, but still showed his quality with some very good deliveries into the box.
LM: Declan Rice – 7/10
Once again, he was responsible for some great set piece deliveries.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10
Once again, Saka represented the Gunners’ biggest attacking threat at times.
CF: Viktor Gyokeres – 7/10
Had a real tussle with Atletico centre-back Gimenez and got a brace of goals.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10
Strayed narrowly offside to prevent him giving the Gunners the lead, but made amends with a cracking goal in the second half.
SUB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6/10
With the Gunners 4-0 to the good, this was a leisurely outing for the defender.
SUB: Christian Norgaard – 6/10
Just under 18 minutes given to the Dane with Arsenal home and hosed.
SUB: Ethan Nwaneri – 6/10
Some vital minutes given to the youngster.
SUB: Ben White – 5/10
The game was over long ago when the defender came on.
SUB: Mikel Merino – 5/10
A stroll for the Spaniard after coming on in the dying moments.
Atletico Madrid Player Ratings

GK: Jan Oblak – 7/10
Made a good few decent stops as Arsenal looked to make a quick start to the game.
RB: Marcos Llorente – 6/10
Looked sharp in the first half, but it ended horribly.
CB: Robin Le Normand – 6.5/10
Fully prepared to grapple with any Arsenal player getting anywhere near the Atletico penalty area.
CB: Jose Gimenez – 6.5/10
Enjoyed something of a ding-dong with Victor Gyokeres, and he wasn’t prepared to shirk the challenge.
LB: David Hancko – 6/10
Struggled somewhat early on against Saka, before settling into the game.
RM: Giuliano Simeone – 7/10
After a difficult start, he came into the game and carried a threat going forward.
CM: Pablo Barrios – 6.5/10
Alongside Koke, he slowly got himself into what was a very competitive match.
CM: Koke – 6.5/10
The Atletico stalwart looked to steady the ship with his touch and presence.
LM: Nico Gonzalez – 6/10
Looked a little exposed by Arsenal’s right side early on, but
FD: Julian Alvarez – 7.5/10
Very accomplished touch and looked a real danger to Arsenal.
FD: Alexander Sorloth – 6.5/10
Not as assured with his first touch initially, but as the game progressed, he was a reliable outlet.
SUB: Alex Baena – 5/10
Part of a treble substitution, but within a minute of coming on Arsenal were 2-0 up.
SUB: Conor Gallagher – 5/10
Not able to make a real impact as the Gunners went 3-0 up shortly after the Englishman came on.
SUB: Matteo Ruggeri – 5/10
Not the cameo he would have wanted.
SUB: Antoine Griezmann – 5/10
The game was over when the Frenchman came on.
SUB: Thiago Almada – 5/10
Nothing more than a run out for the Argentine.
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview of Arsenal vs Wolves (Premier League — 13 Dec 2025) with head-to-head context plus the most credible predicted starting XIs based on latest team news & reports:
🔎 Head-to-Head Context
Arsenal have dominated this fixture recently — winning their last eight league meetings and keeping multiple clean sheets.
Wolves are struggling this season, with a long run of losses and one of the weakest goalscoring records in the division.
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🔮 Predicted Line-Ups (Probable Starting XIs)
📍 Arsenal – Likely 4-3-3
Formation: 4-3-3
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Jurrien Timber, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi
Attack: Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres
➡️ Notes: Timber is expected to return in defence; Riccardo Calafiori is suspended, and players like William Saliba and Trossard remain doubtful/injured.
Tactical Outlook: Arsenal will likely set up with control in midfield (Rice, Ødegaard) and pace in wide areas (Saka, Eze), looking to exploit Wolves on transitions.
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⚽ Wolves – Likely 3-5-2 / 3-4-2-1
Formation: 3-5-2 (or slight variation)
GK: Sam Johnstone
Defence: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Toti Gomes, David Møller Wolfe
Midfield: Ki-Jana Hoever, André, Ladislav Krejčí, David Moeller Wolfe, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Attack: John Arias, Jørgen Strand Larsen
➡️ Notes: Wolves could be without some players through injury or suspension; attacking threat is likely to come from Larsen and Arias with support from wing-midfield.
Tactical Outlook: Wolves may look to stay compact and hit on the break, but recent form suggests limited offensive output.
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🧠 Key Tactics & Match-Up Themes
🔥 Arsenal
Expected to control possession and build through midfield.
Creative influence from Ødegaard and Eze to unlock the Wolves defence.
Saka and Gyokeres/attackers aim to exploit spaces behind a deep Wolves backline.
❗ Wolves
Likely to sit deeper and rely on quick transitions.
Defensive solidity will be key, but scoring opportunities are expected to be limited against Arsenal’s strong defensive record.
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📊 Summary Prediction
Most previews favor an Arsenal home win, given the recent head-to-head dominance and Wolves’ ongoing struggles. Arsenal’s defensive stability and attacking variety make them strong favorites.
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If you’d like, I can also provide a minute-by-minute tactical breakdown or best XI with bench/subs based on likely availability!
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash.
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🔎 Head-to-Head / Context
According to recent sources, this will be the first competitive meeting between Arsenal and Club Brugge.
Historically, Club Brugge have struggled against English clubs, having won just 1 of their previous 18 encounters with English opponents (with many draws and losses).
In this season’s group stage: Arsenal are flying — undefeated (5 wins), with a strong goalscoring record and only 1 conceded.
Conversely, Club Brugge have had a rocky time: several losses in their last matches and defensive frailties shown in the Champions League.
Bottom line: given form, history, and squad strength — Arsenal go into this as clear favourites.
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🧑🤝🧑 Likely / Predicted Lineups
Here are the lineups most media expect for this match. Keep in mind injuries and rotation could affect final XI.
Club Brugge (likely 4-2-3-1)
GK: Van den Heuvel
Defence: Hugo Siquet, Joel Ordóñez, Brandon Mechele, Joaquín Seys
Midfield (double-pivot): Aleksandar Stanković, Raphael Onyedika
Attack-mid trio / wingers: Carløs Forbs, Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis
Striker: Nicolò Tresoldi
Arsenal (likely 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 depending on rotation)
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Jurriën Timber, Piero Hincapié, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martín Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice (or Mikel Merino, depending on rotation)
Attack (front three): Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and either Viktor Gyokeres or a rotated / alternate forward depending on fitness decisions.
One preview goes even further — projecting Saka, Martinelli and Merino in advanced roles behind Gyokeres, as part of a rotated refresh given recent heavy fixture load.
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✅ What It Means & What to Watch
Arsenal entering with full confidence: form, defence, and squad depth suggest they can dominate.
Club Brugge — though at home — may struggle defensively if Arsenal exploit spaces; their double-pivot may need to be compact.
Key duel: Arsenal’s attacking pace & wing play (especially Saka / Martinelli) vs Brugge’s full-backs + recovery speed.
Potential for rotation: Arsenal could rotate some midfield/attack given fixture congestion — meaning we might see some surprises in final lineup.
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If you like — I can give 3 match-scenarios predictions (e.g. 3–0, 2–1, 1–1) with expected scorers + lineup variations.
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