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Champions League preview: Arsenal VS Atletico Madrid, pre-match analysis and predictions

8:00pm, 21 October 2025【Football】

At 3 o'clock in the morning on October 22, the Champions League will usher in a focus battle, with Arsenal facing the challenge of Atletico Madrid. The following is the pre-match analysis and prediction of this game:

Arsenal: Currently, the league has achieved 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. The number of clean sheets currently ranks at the top of the list. The two previous rounds of the Champions League have achieved 2-0 victories. These two games also did not concede a goal. This shows the team's current defensive level. However, the team currently has serious injury problems. There are many injuries to the core players of the striker and midfield, and the core strength of the offensive end is damaged. Tactics: Usually ball possession tactics are used, with an average ball possession rate of 61% per game. The team focuses on controlling the rhythm of the game through midfield organization and dispatch. On the offensive end, they like to use the speed of the winger to hit the gap behind the opponent, and create opportunities for the striker through breakthroughs and crosses from the wing. The overall performance on the defensive end is solid, with no goals conceded in the Champions League this season so far, and the defense has a strong sense of position and defensive capabilities.

Atletico Madrid: Currently has 4 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in La Liga, ranking 4th in the league, and its overall performance is steadily improving. They had one win and one loss in the Champions League, beating Frankfurt 5-1 in the second round. They lost to Liverpool 3-2 in the first round. Their tactics: focusing on "defensive counterattack + high-intensity pressing" tactics, averaging 17.5 steals per game, leading Europe. When defending, a highly compact low-post defense system is adopted, focusing on the integrity and discipline of the team. On the offensive end, they seek quick and direct vertical advances or counterattacks, and use the personal abilities and teamwork of forward players to create scoring opportunities.

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