Arsenal Makes History With Landmark Champions League Win Over Atletico Madrid

‎Arsenal reached a historic milestone by earning their 100th UEFA Champions League victory with a win over Atletico Madrid.

‎ The landmark triumph cements their place among Europe’s elite clubs. It also marks a proud new chapter in the London side’s modern European legacy since the competition’s 1992–93 rebranding.

‎It was a night of celebration for Mikel Arteta’s team, which confirmed its excellent form this season. Arsenal’s first victory in the competition dates back to the 1998-99 season, when the team won two games in that inaugural edition.

‎Arsenal’s progress on the European stage has reflected their growth and consistency since then. In the 2005-06 season, they recorded eight victories, a club-best until the 2024-25 campaign.

‎From there, their form dipped, with no more than five wins in the following 11 years. After the 2016-17 season, the Gunners spent six years outside Europe’s premier competition, before returning in 2023-24 and securing five wins.

‎However, last season was particularly significant, as Arsenal recorded a record nine victories under Arteta, though the London team ultimately lost to the reigning champions, PSG, in the semi-finals of the tournament.

‎Over the years, several Arsenal legends have shaped the club’s rich European legacy. Thierry Henry leads the way with 33 Champions League victories, ahead of Cesc Fabregas, Robert Pires, and Fredrik Ljungberg, who each have 28.

‎The list continues with Theo Walcott and Kolo Toure on 27, followed by Aaron Ramsey, Robin van Persie, Emmanuel Eboue (26), and Mathieu Flamini and Patrick Vieira with 24.

‎The European centenary reflects more than two decades of competitive effort and keeps alive the memory of a generation that took Arsenal to the Champions League final in 2006.

‎Since then, the team has reinvented itself, adapting to new stages with different coaches and different generations of players.

‎This season, after strong starts in both the Premier League and the Champions League, Arteta’s side is back on the international stage to win the trophy for the first time in Arsenal’s history.