Arsenal played to a 0-0 draw against Atalanta in Bergamo, a result that will suit Mikel Arteta just fine. It bears repeating — the Champions League is a difficult competition and away days are tough. If you draw away, especially against the Pot 1 and 2 clubs (Atalanta is P2), and win at home, you’ll be in good shape.

FC Barcelona didn't have the best of starts to their 2024-25 UEFA Champions League campaign as they lost 2-1 away to AS Monaco at Stade Louis II on Thursday (local time). Meanwhile Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Atalanta.

Barcelona were beaten 2-1 by AS Monaco while Arsenal had David Raya to thank as they salvaged a point against Atalanta on Thursday, September 19. Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen started their campaigns with wins.