Arsenal Defeats Olympiacos 2-0 in Champions League with Goals from Martinelli and Saka
Arsenal maintained their perfect start in the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 home win against Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka secured the victory for Mikel Arteta’s side in a match defined by strong defensive displays and brilliant goalkeeping.
Match Overview
The Gunners opened the scoring in the first half. Martin Ødegaard released Viktor Gyökeres, who was blocked by Olympiacos’ goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, but the rebound fell to Martinelli, who finished expertly to make it 1-0.
Arsenal’s defense and Raya’s goalkeeping kept Olympiacos at bay, despite several counterattacks, including a dangerous strike from Daniel Podence that was brilliantly saved.
Second Half: Saka Seals the Win
Arsenal relied on counterattacks in the second half. Leandro Trossard and Martin Ødegaard came close to adding more goals, but Tzolakis was in top form. In stoppage time, Bukayo Saka extended the lead with a composed finish, securing a 2-0 win and keeping Arsenal’s 100% record in the group stage intact.
Standings and Next Matches
- Arsenal: 6 points, still perfect in the Champions League.
- Olympiacos: 1 point, struggling in 29th place in the group.
Next, Arsenal hosts West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday, while Olympiacos travels to face PAOK in the Greek Championship on Sunday.
