The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League group stage entered its fourth round as Premier League leaders Arsenal travelled to the Czech Republic to face Slavia Prague.
Despite a lively home crowd and determined opposition, the Gunners delivered a composed and dominant performance, comfortably winning 3–0 to maintain their perfect European record this season.
Saka Scores from the Spot and Reaches a New Milestone
The opening half saw both sides create opportunities, but Arsenal’s superior control and tempo gradually tilted the match in their favour.
In the 32nd minute, a corner from the visitors caused chaos inside the box, and Slavia’s midfielder Provod was adjudged to have handled the ball.
The referee immediately pointed to the spot, and Bukayo Saka stepped up with confidence, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 1–0. That goal not only broke the deadlock but also wrote another line in Saka’s personal history.
The 24-year-old winger has now scored in four consecutive away matches in the Champions League, becoming the first Arsenal player in the modern era of the competition to accomplish this feat.
Merino’s Brace Seals the Game for Arsenal
After the interval, Arsenal wasted no time in extending their advantage. Barely a minute into the second half, Leandro Trossard whipped in a precise cross from the left, and Mikel Merino timed his run perfectly to slot home from close range, doubling the lead to 2–0.
In the 68th minute, Slavia’s goalkeeper Marković committed a costly blunder when he failed to control a back pass, and Merino was quick to react, stealing possession and calmly finishing into the open net. His second goal of the evening not only sealed the 3–0 win but also highlighted the team’s clinical edge in front of goal.
Teenage Sensation Dauman Makes Champions League History
Arsenal’s night became even more memorable in the 72nd minute when Arteta introduced 15-year-old academy prospect Dauman. At just 15 years and 308 days old, he became the youngest player ever to appear in a Champions League match.
Records Tumble as the Gunners March On
The victory extended Arsenal’s flawless European campaign; four games, four wins, and zero goals conceded, making them only the second English club ever to achieve such a start in Champions League history.
The Gunners have now gone eight consecutive matches in all competitions without conceding, their longest run since 1903, reflecting the strength of Arteta’s defensive organisation.
In addition, this result marked Arsenal’s 10th straight victory across all competitions, the first time under Mikel Arteta that the team has reached double-digit consecutive wins.
With their Premier League form equally impressive, Arsenal sit proudly at the top of the domestic table while asserting themselves as one of Europe’s most in-form sides. Confident, cohesive, and ruthless, the Gunners are not only winning, they are making history week after week.
