Merino brace sends Arsenal past Slavia in Champions League
Mikel Merino's two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League, the Gunners' fourth in as many games in the competition...
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Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League with two second-half goals from Mikel Merino, marking their fourth consecutive win in the competition and their tenth straight victory across all competitions.
- Arsenal has now scored 11 goals and conceded none in the Champions League, maintaining a perfect record.
- Max Dowman of Arsenal became the youngest-ever player in a Champions League game at just 15 years and 308 days old.
- Stand-in captain Bukayo Saka scored the opening goal from a penalty in the 32nd minute.
- Mikel Arteta praised Merino's "mindset and versatility" after his two goals.
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Liverpool Defeats Real Madrid 1-0; Arsenal Beats Slavia Prague 3-0 in Champions League - November 2025
Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring the decisive goal. This marked their best performance of the season and second consecutive clean sheet, prompting captain Virgil van Dijk to urge his team to maintain defensive solidity. In another match, Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0 with two second-half goals from Mikel Merino, securing their tenth straight victory across all competitions. During the game on November 4, 2025, Arsenal's Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest-ever Champions League player. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1.
