Arsenal lit up the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, October 21, 2025, with a commanding 4–0 victory over Atlético Madrid — a win that saw Viktor Gyökeres finally break his long goal drought. The Swedish striker netted twice in the second half, ending more than 600 minutes without scoring. As reported by Softfootball, the result also marked Arsenal’s 100th Champions League win, a milestone delivered in pure North London style.
UEFA Technical Observer and Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjær was full of praise for Gyökeres, calling him a classic fox in the box. Solskjær highlighted the forward’s clever movement during Arsenal’s second goal, explaining that his shift from near to far post left Atlético’s defenders ball-watching. Solskjær noted that the Swede’s goals weren’t about luck — they were about patience, instinct, and perfect positioning inside the box.
Gyökeres’ breakthrough came in the 68th minute when he reacted quickest to a loose ball in the area, tucking it past Jan Oblak after a deflection off David Hancko. Just three minutes later, he doubled his tally, bundling home Gabriel Magalhães’ header from a Declan Rice corner. As reported by Softfootball, Arsenal fans shared their joy as Gyökeres inspired another European masterclass, while manager Mikel Arteta also hailed his striker, saying:
He makes us a much better team. His pressing, physicality, and hold-up play are phenomenal.
Arsenal’s second-half performance was ruthless. Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhães dominated set pieces, while Gabriel Martinelli’s curling strike sealed the rout. The Gunners’ pressing suffocated Atlético, extending Arsenal’s remarkable defensive run to just three goals conceded in 12 matches.
Critics may still question Gyökeres’ long-term fit as Arsenal’s No. 9, but with Solskjær’s glowing endorsement and growing confidence as posted by the UEFA Champions League on their official X account, the Swede might just be Arteta’s unexpected hero this season.
