Arsenal’s goalkeeper was the hero, only for Gabriel Martinelli to then spurn a glorious chance in their Champions League opener

David Raya’s goalkeeping heroics ensured that Arsenal were only held to a goalless draw at Atalanta on Thursday in a tough start to their campaign in the revamped Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s side left Bergamo with a point after a low-key performance in a red-hot atmosphere at the refurbished Gewiss Stadium.

Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya was the hero on a dull night in Bergamo, making a brilliant save from a penalty to ensure the Gunners left Atalanta with a point.

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) -Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya secured his side a hard-earned point with a sensational penalty save in a 0-0 draw away to Atalanta in their Champions League opener on Thursday.

Watch highlights as Arsenal are held to a goalless draw against Atalanta in their opening Champions League match at the Gewiss Stadium.

Arsenal could only manage a goalless draw from their opening Champions League encounter of the 2024/25 season against Atalanta.After a goalless first half in northern Italy, it was Gunners goalkeeper

Arsenal earned a point in their Champions League opener as the first matchday of the new-look competition drew to a close. The Gunners went to Bergamo to take on reigning Europa League champions Atalanta.