Atalanta vs Arsenal LIVE! Champions League result, match stream and latest updates today
The first save was great. The second was even better.
David Raya came to Arsenal's rescue in the Champions League on Thursday with a double save from a penalty that was celebrated by his teammates as wildly as a goal being scored.
It preserved a 0-0 draw with Atalanta in the opening round of matches in the revamped tournament, and provided a further demonstration of the shot-stopping qualities of a goalkeeper more renowned for his ability with the ball at his feet.
The Spain international dived to his right to block the 51st-minute spot kick taken by Mateo Retegui, after Thomas Partey tripped Ederson. Raya quickly got to his feet, scrambled across his line and then used his left arm to claw away a header from Retegui off the goal line after the ball had rebounded out to the Italy striker.
Raya gave a big roar and was mobbed by Arsenal's players in the goalmouth. The goalkeeper performed a similar double save in the Premier League this season at Aston Villa to deny Ollie Watkins, before Arsenal went on to score twice in the second half for a 2-0.
There were no late goals this time for Mikel Arteta's team, whose creativity and attacking spark has been hit by an ankle injury sustained by captain Martin Odegaard while playing for Norway during the recent international break.
Odegaard has "significant" ankle ligament damage that will keep him out of action for "a while," Arteta said before the Atalanta game.
Without its attacking midfielder, Arsenal underwhelmed before grabbing a goal from a corner in a 1-0 win over north London rival Tottenham on Sunday and was kept goalless by Atalanta, managing only two shots on target in Bergamo.
Manchester City is up next for Arsenal on Sunday in a meeting between the two favorites for the Premier League title.
With its attacking strength damaged, Arsenal might have to rely on a strong defensive performance to keep City at bay — like the team did last season in a 0-0 draw at Etihad Stadium.
With Raya in such great form, it could happen again.
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Good bye!
Thursday 19 September 2024 23:13 , Jonathan Gorrie
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Find our report, ratings, analysis and reaction below!
Arteta hails 'exceptional' Raya but admits Arsenal 'lost control'
Thursday 19 September 2024 23:12 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mikel Arteta admitted David Raya's astonishing double save against Atalanta was the best he has seen in his career.
Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener by keeping out a penalty and the rebound from Italy striker Mateo Retegui.
Early in the second half, after Thomas Partey was beaten for pace by Ederson and pulled the Brazilian back, referee Clementin Turpin awarded a spot-kick.
However, Retegui was unable to stand and deliver thanks to the heroics of the Gunners keeper, who first dived to his right to beat out the penalty.
As the ball looped up, Retegui must have thought he had the simplest of headers, from six yards out into an empty net.
David Raya reveals Inaki Cana conversation before stunning Arsenal save
Thursday 19 September 2024 22:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
David Raya has thanked Arsenal goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana for the role he played in his penalty heroics against Atalanta.
Raya secured Arsenal a point in Italy by making a stunning double save after keeping out Mateo Retegui’s second-half penalty.
The Gunners goalkeeper kept out Retegui’s spot-kick and then showed remarkable reflexes to save the follow-up header as well.
Raya’s save meant Arsenal drew their opening Champions League game 0-0 and the Spaniard has revealed how his goalkeeping coach, Cana, had a hand in it.
Raya to the rescue but Arsenal lack spark without Martin Odegaard
Thursday 19 September 2024 22:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
Another game, another clean sheet and that feels like par for the course with Arsenal right now.
Even if Mikel Arteta’s side are undoubtedly feeling the effects in attack without Martin Odegaard, at least they can rely on their defence.
“The Thames Barrier” is how former Arsenal defender Martin Keown dubbed it after this point in Atalanta, while Rio Ferdinand labelled it the best in the Premier League.
It was the nucleus of their 0-0 draw with Atalanta as Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a point.
Read Simon Collings’ full analysis here!
Arsenal ratings: Raya incredible but Martinelli struggles again
Thursday 19 September 2024 22:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign by drawing with Atalanta in Italy.
The Gunners had David Raya to thank for securing a 0-0 draw, with the goalkeeper making a stunning double save early in the second-half.
Raya saved Mateo Retegui’s penalty and then showed remarkable reflexes to keep out the follow-up header, too.
Neither side was able to find the back of the net and it finished goalless, with Arsenal next in action at Manchester City on Sunday.
Here is how Standard Sport rated the Arsenal players...
Raya the hero as stunning save helps Arsenal to Atalanta draw
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:55 , Jonathan Gorrie
David Raya proved the hero for Arsenal as the Gunners began their Champions League campaign with a 0-0 draw away at Atalanta.
The Spanish international saved a second-half penalty from Mateo Retegui before pulling off a remarkable stop to deny the striker on the rebound.
FT: Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
It’s over! A decent point for Arsenal and David Raya to thank for it.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
90 mins: 4 minutes added on here and little to report about.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:45 , Jonathan Gorrie
86 mins: Brilliant tackle from Saliba to deny Lookman before Arsenal clear the resulting corner.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
85 mins: The hosts seeing an awful lot of the ball in closing stages but Arsenal are not giving them an inch.
Standard Sport's Simon Collings
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal not clicked going forward all night and they are clearly missing Odegaard. Sterling on for the final 15 minutes, perhaps he can inject something?
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
75 mins: Sterling plays a great ball through to Martinelli but the Brazilian never looks settled and blazes over.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
75 mins: Cuadrado now curls one around the post!
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
72 mins: Calafiori and Sterling on for Timber and Saka.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
70 mins: Arsenal look happy enough with a point here. It’s not as if they’re sitting back Jose Mourinho style but they don’t appear to want to risk too much.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
66 mins: Cuadrado cuts inside and sends a shot just over.
Atalanta going for it here.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
55 mins: Saka plays in White, who pulls a ball back into the penalty area but Atalanta clear lines.
Standard Sport's Simon Collings
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:11 , Jonathan Gorrie
Not sure how, but in the space of a month Raya has bettered his heroic save against Ollie Watkins. Remarkable goalkeeping.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
50 mins: SAVED!
Raya denies Retegui! A tame penalty but the save on the follow up was remarkable! He gets up off the floor to scoop a header off the line!
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:07 , Jonathan Gorrie
48 mins: Penalty confirmed!
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
47 mins: PENALTY TO ATALANTA!
Partey brings down Ederson. VAR checking...
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 21:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
Back underway!
Standard Sport's Simon Collings
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:51 , Jonathan Gorrie
This has the feel of the first leg of a knockout tie, not an opening group game. Neither side is really throwing any punches and it's very cagey.
HT: Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:49 , Jonathan Gorrie
Nothing to split the sides at the break!
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
39 mins: Cagey would be a generous way of describing the action thus far, though Arsenal do deserve credit for how they’ve managed the game.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:37 , Jonathan Gorrie
35 mins: Arsenal have largely regained control now, albeit without creating many chances.
Standard Sport's Simon Collings
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Gabriel Jesus leading the line tonight, but it's noticeable how he is switching with Kai Havertz at times - particularly when Arsenal look to go long. Havertz is such a good target man.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
28 mins: Atalanta starting to see a lot of the ball now but they cannot work a position from which to get it into the box.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
22 mins: Even when Atalanta look to counter, Arsenal revert to their shape and snuff out the danger.
A really mature performance thus far.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:20 , Jonathan Gorrie
18 mins: The hosts coming into it a touch more now but yet to truly test Raya.
Arsenal, for the most part, look in control.
Standard Sport's Simon Collings
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
A very bright start from Arsenal, who look unfazed by what Jorginho described as a "hot atmosphere" yesterday. Saka, in particular, causing problems out right.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
13 mins: Clever free-kick from Saka to bend it under the wall but Carnesecchi gets down to it well.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:11 , Jonathan Gorrie
09 mins: It would be fair to say the hosts haven’t settled just yet. They cannot keep the ball.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:08 , Jonathan Gorrie
06 mins: Decent run from deep from Havertz but the German shoots just wide.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
04 mins: Rice swings in the corner but its dealt with well.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
03 mins: Good pass from Partey into Jesus, who turns well and lays it off to Saka but his shot is deflected out for a corner.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
02 mins: Arsenal seeing a lot of the ball in the opening stages.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 20:02 , Jonathan Gorrie
Kick-off!
Atalanta vs Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 19:49 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mikel Arteta’s pre-match message...
Mikel Arteta is looking to build on the Gunners' impressive victory over Spurs at the weekend 👀
🎙 @Becky_Ives_ pic.twitter.com/SRW5D4snks— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 19, 2024
Atalanta vs Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 19:27 , Jonathan Gorrie
A look at what awaits the players!
Tonight's settings in Bergamo 🙌 pic.twitter.com/gT3v4MFhT1
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 19, 2024
Big boost for Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 19:17 , Jonathan Gorrie
Great to see Bukayo Saka line up in Italy this evening and the forward was forced off towards the end of the north London derby.
Confirmed Arsenal lineup
Thursday 19 September 2024 19:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus
Subs: Neto, Porter, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Kiwior, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Gower, S. Oulad-M’Hand, Trossard, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji
Confirmed Atalanta lineup
Thursday 19 September 2024 18:59 , Jonathan Gorrie
Atalanta XI: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Retegui, Lookman
Subs: Patricio, Rossi, Kossounou, Cuadrado, Pasalic, Zaniolo, Bellanova, Samadrdzic, Palestra, Brescianini, Vlahovic, De Lungo
Atalanta vs Arsenal
Thursday 19 September 2024 18:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Europa League holders are ready!
Rising up for the glory ✨#AtalantaArsenal #UCL #GoAtalantaGo ⚫🔵 pic.twitter.com/maqecybRLc
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) September 19, 2024
Sead Kolasinac sends message to Arsenal ahead of Atalanta clash
Thursday 19 September 2024 18:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
Sead Kolasinac knows he will be facing a side full of confidence when Atalanta host his former club Arsenal in the Champions League.
Kolasinac made 118 appearances over five seasons with the Gunners but he was a victim of boss Mikel Arteta's squad trimming in 2022 and moved to Marseille.
The 31-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina defender joined Serie A side Atalanta last summer and helped them win the Europa League.
But Kolasinac still keeps an eye on his old club and is well aware they will be on a high following Sunday's derby win at Tottenham.
"I'm happy to see my old team-mates again, it's special," he said at the pre-match press conference.
"It's always difficult to play against English teams. They are physically strong. We watch a lot of the Premier League, and know it will be difficult but we have prepared well and we have a game plan to implement.
"Arsenal won the north London derby and are full of confidence. They have great players, are solid in defence and very dangerous at set-pieces.
"We are up against a team with an excellent shape, who can press high while remaining compact. They are a young side who know their strengths; and we know ours."
Atalanta were the only team to beat Bayer Leverkusen last season when they triumphed 3-0 in Dublin to qualify for the Champions League.
But coach Gian Piero Gasperini has modest expectations in the revamped 36-team league format.
"The objective is to stay in contention," he said. "It will be difficult to get into the top eight and even staying between ninth and 24th will require us to pick up points in every match.
"We have a very tough obstacle to start with but it will be a good opportunity to gauge where we're at."
Arsenal highlighted ‘Aaron Ramsdale problem’ in Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal “did their homework” on Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and highlighted how he “gets too involved with players around him” at corners, according to Gunners legend David Seaman.
Vicario was left rooted to his line as Spurs conceded from another set-piece when Gabriel scored the winner in last weekend’s 1-0 north London derby defeat to Arsenal.
Arsenal embark on 'great test' without Martin Odegaard as Champions League tilt begins
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mikel Arteta has described losing Martin Odegaard as "a great test" as Arsenal prepare to be without their influential captain for an extended period.
Arsenal fans may have chosen some more colourful language, and whether the Gunners pass or fail this examination will surely go a long way to determining the success of their season.
Arsenal offered new hope over Martin Odegaard injury return by Norway manager
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:37 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal have been offered hope that Martin Odegaard could return in a month.
The Gunners are fearful of losing their captain for several weeks after confirmation on Wednesday from manager Mikel Arteta of “significant” ligament damage picked up while on Norway duty earlier this month.
However, Norway manager Stale Solbakken has told Norwegian outlet NRK: “We are preparing with a plan with Martin and one without.”
Atalanta vs Arsenal: Latest Champions League odds today
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:35 , Jonathan Gorrie
Atalanta to win: 10/3
Draw: 27/10
Arsenal to win: 20/23
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
The two teams have never played a competitive game.
Atalanta vs Arsenal: Champions League prediction today
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
It’s a tough away game for Arsenal in the midst of a difficult run of fixtures and something of an injury crisis. For that reason, it’s easy to imagine them wanting to keep things tight.
Draw, 0-0.
Arsenal team news vs Atalanta today
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Gunners will have Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Bukayo Saka available for the game. Martin Odegaard, however, is facing an extended period out of action after significant damage to his ankle ligaments.
Atalanta team news vs Arsenal today
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
Atalanta welcomed Berat Djimsiti and Nicolo Zaniolo back for the win over Fiorentina, along with former Arsenal man Sead Kolasinac. Rafael Toloi, Ben Godfrey, Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca are all still sidelined.
Atalanta vs Arsenal: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today
Thursday 19 September 2024 17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
Thursday 19 September 2024 16:56 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League trip to Atalanta tonight.
Kick-off from the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo is at 8pm BST.
