Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign with a 1–0 win away to Napoli. Martin Ødegaard scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute, finishing a team move with a shot off the inside of the post.
UEFA’s report describes a contest in which both sides produced first-half chances before Arsenal gained greater control after the break. David Raya was required to make saves from Kevin De Bruyne and Matteo Politano.
For last season’s runners-up, an away clean sheet is a strong opening answer. It also extends Arsenal’s run without a Matchday 1 defeat in European competition.
PitchNaija analysis: the result says as much about patience as flair. Arsenal did not need to force the game early; their captain found the moment when Napoli’s structure finally opened.
