Premier League leaders Arsenal return to UEFA Champions League action in commanding form, riding high after a third consecutive clean-sheet victory in domestic play. Mikel Arteta's men have been rock-solid defensively, not facing a single shot on target in their last two league matches, and their European record is equally impressive., Softfootball reports.
Arsenal won their last UCL game 2-0 against Olympiacos , maintaining their perfect start to the group stage, making them one of only two sides yet to concede in the competition. At the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners have been nearly unstoppable unbeaten in six matches across all competitions and each of those victories came without reply.
The Gunners' dominance over Spanish opponents adds even more confidence ahead of this encounter. Arsenal have remarkably won six consecutive Champions League matches against La Liga sides a record that speaks volumes about their tactical evolution under Arteta.