UCL: Arsenal Dominate Slavia Prague 3-0 in Champions League

Arsenal's thrashing of Slavia Prague keeps them top

Arsenal maintained their perfect Champions League start with a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague. Goals from Saka, Merino (brace), and solid defending secured the victory.

In the closing stages, Arsenal had to weather a tense moment when a penalty was awarded for a collision between...

Arsenal maintained their perfect start in the Champions League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague, equaling the club's record of eight consecutive clean sheets in all competitions. The win keeps Arsenal at the top of their group with a 100% win record.

Slavia Prague manager Jindrich Trpisovsky had promised an intense performance from his team, and the home crowd was electric in the opening stages. However, Arsenal's solidity and composure ultimately paid off, as they dominated the game and secured a well-deserved win.

Three goals ✅
Another clean sheet ✅
Four wins out of four ✅#UCL pic.twitter.com/9wWfJZ7ONU

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 4, 2025

Arsenal started strong, nearly scoring within the first two minutes when Gabriel Magalhaes's left-footed volley from the edge of the area narrowly missed the target. Slavia Prague occasionally showed attacking intent, but the Gunners created the most significant opportunities, with Bukayo Saka forcing goalkeeper Jakub Markovic to make a couple of impressive saves midway through the first half.

Mikel Arteta's team was awarded a penalty on the half-hour mark after Gabriel's near-post header was blocked by Lukas Provod's hand, giving Arsenal a golden chance to take the lead. Bukayo Saka subsequently took the penalty and scored, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead.

The referee initially missed the handball but pointed to the spot after reviewing the play on the pitchside monitor. Saka confidently scored the penalty, slotting it into the bottom corner. The Gunners doubled their lead just 36 seconds into the second half with a rare open-play goal, further solidifying their dominance.

Leandro Trossard set up the goal perfectly, delivering a precise cross from the left flank to Mikel Merino, who slotted the ball home from six yards out, doubling Arsenal's lead.

The win seemed all but certain given Arsenal's solid defense, but Mikel Arteta faced a challenge managing his squad due to injuries and limited substitutes ahead of the upcoming match against Sunderland.

Mikel Arteta introduced summer signing Eberechi Eze in the match. However, it was Declan Rice and Mikel Merino who played pivotal roles in sealing the win, with Rice's precise delivery setting up Merino's decisive header.

Two more goals for The Arsenal

This evening’s @ChampionsLeague Player of the Match, Mikel Merino 🏆 pic.twitter.com/2Ax1V3AEmy

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 4, 2025

In the closing stages, Arsenal had to weather a tense moment when a penalty was awarded for a collision between Ben White and Provod. Fortunately for Arsenal, the referee consulted the pitchside monitor and overturned the decision, preserving their clean sheet.

The night couldn't have gone much better for Arsenal, with 15-year-old Max Dowman making history as the youngest-ever player in the Champions League. Dowman's introduction added a spark, and the Gunners' dominant performance earned them a spot at the top of the league phase table, if only temporarily.

Meanwhile, Slavia Prague's struggles in the tournament continued, with the team remaining winless and facing a potentially early exit. Despite their efforts, they were unable to break down Arsenal's solid defense, leaving them with a tough road ahead to salvage their campaign.