{"id":32055,"date":"2026-04-30T03:51:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T03:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/arsenal-vs-atletico-player-rating-9-10-back-to-best-but-6s-worse-soccer-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T03:51:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T03:51:45","slug":"arsenal-vs-atletico-player-rating-9-10-back-to-best-but-6s-worse-soccer-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/arsenal-vs-atletico-player-rating-9-10-back-to-best-but-6s-worse-soccer-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Atletico player rating: 9\/10 back to best, but 6s worse | Soccer | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6892480.jpg?r=1777497078197\" alt=\"Victor Gokeres score\" title=\"Victor Gokeres score\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Victor Gokeres scored the first goal from the penalty spot. <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s Champions League semi-final is in jeopardy after a controversial late VAR decision in the first leg against Atletico Madrid resulted in a draw. The Gunners, aiming to reach their first final in 20 years, broke the deadlock in the first half at the Metropolitano Stadium, where they had looked entirely comfortable throughout the opening game. Victor Gokeres was brought down but got back up and opened the scoring from 12 yards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Arsenal, who have been on a slump in Premier League form of late, were forced to endure a relentless onslaught in the second half from the hosts, who needed to spice things up. Julian Alvarez, himself the subject of summer transfer speculation in connection with a move to the Emirates, has come forward in a bid to restore parity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>The Argentine&#8217;s free-kick narrowly went wide, but Ben White&#8217;s handball gave him a chance to convert from 12 yards remaining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Antoine Griezmann had a great shot and with the goal open, Ademola Lookman missed a golden opportunity and fired a shot towards David Raya. The visitors believed they had earned their third penalty of the night, but an initial challenge to Eberechi Eze was overturned by VAR.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Here are the ratings for the players from the Spanish capital:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Lookman and Alvarez made sensational saves. No chance due to Alvarez&#8217;s penalty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>He was excellent defensively, but his contribution to the front was low. It was unlucky to concede the penalty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>He&#8217;s calm and good on the ball, able to break through defenses and read danger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>He was strong defensively, had some great blocks, and his block in the second half was sensational.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>It was wonderful again. Marauding ran down the left side and was very strong defensively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>We were tidy, kept pressure on the ball and used it well. Better performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Express sports on FB! Get all the best sports news and more on our Facebook page<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo changeSpace\">\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/6892483.jpg?r=1777497078210\" alt=\"Declan Rice was great\" title=\"Declan Rice was great\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"newsCaption\">Declan Rice was great <span class=\"caption\">(Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>This was Rice at his best. The way he always aimed for the ball and moved forward was outstanding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>After his raucous pre-match message, the players responded seriously to their captain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Really good, positive performance in the bottom right. He made things happen and was sharp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>He contributed to breaking down Atletico&#8217;s defense with his good pace from the left side. Decent game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>One of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt. He scored, worked hard and was brave. Much better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>World Cup Legends: The stars of soccer&#8217;s biggest tournament in history &#8211; buy the special edition now<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Eze vs. Odegaard, 58 minutes, 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Trossard, substitute for Martinelli, 68 minutes, 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Saka to Maduke Island, 68 minutes, 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Jesus, for Gokeres, 68 minutes, 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-description\">\n<p>Man of the Match: Declan Rice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/2200014\/Arsenal-Atletico-Madrid-player-ratings\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victor Gokeres scored the first goal from the penalty spot. 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