This was high-energy stuff with abundant intent. Two of the finest exponents of modern attacking led the way for their teams: Saka for Arsenal and Julian Alvarez for Atletico. Both shimmered with quality and on another day might have had goals or assists to show for their night’s work.

Gyokeres finally ended a seven-game goal drought when he netted a scrappy double against Atletico Madrid and offers the Gunners plenty

Boss Mikel Arteta says Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal a "much better team" - BBC Sport looks at what the forward brings to the Gunners.

Not even Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone could combat Arsenal's set piece brilliance, as the Gunners showed why they might be ready to turn progress into trophies.

Arsenal looking good in attack and defence. Plus: Liga match in Miami is cancelled due to 'insufficient time' to prepare

Arsenal 'have a little patience'… Take That may have coined the phrase in their popular song of the 2000s, but it is this Arsenal team who are demonstrating it with their perfor

Spanish daily La Vanguardia described Arsenal as “formidable” and “the phenomenon of the year” after Mikel Arteta’s side dismantled Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Emirates, praising their