{"id":27355,"date":"2026-04-29T21:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/29\/madueke-gets-8-gyokeres-with-7-5-arsenal-players-rated-in-hard-fought-draw-vs-atletico-madrid\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T21:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:27:05","slug":"madueke-gets-8-gyokeres-with-7-5-arsenal-players-rated-in-hard-fought-draw-vs-atletico-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/29\/madueke-gets-8-gyokeres-with-7-5-arsenal-players-rated-in-hard-fought-draw-vs-atletico-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Madueke Gets 8, Gyokeres With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Atletico Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal faced off against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 44th minute thanks to Viktor Gyokeres\u2019 penalty. Mikel Arteta\u2019s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.<\/p>\n

Julian Alvarez equalised for the Madrid giants from the penalty spot in the 56th minute. The match finished with Arsenal earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how each Arsenal<\/a> player fared during the clash against Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

GK: David Raya \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made a few solid saves at the back and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.<\/p>\n

RB: Ben White \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

White earned the ball twice for his team but gave away a cheap penalty.<\/p>\n

CB: William Saliba \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He cleared the danger when he could and was a rock at the back.<\/p>\n

CB: Gabriel \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabriel put his foot through the ball when required and was tidy with his passing.<\/p>\n

\"Arsenal\"
MADRID, SPAIN \u2013 APRIL 29: Declan Rice of Arsenal is challenged by Antoine Griezmann and Marcos Llorente of Atletico de Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LB: Piero Hincapie \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made a few crucial interceptions on the defensive end of the pitch.<\/p>\n

CM: Martin Odegaard \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Odegaard retained possession well for his team, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.<\/p>\n

CM: Martin Zubimendi \u2013 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made one good chance in the final third and was tidy with his passing.<\/p>\n

CM: Declan Rice \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rice was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

RW: Noni Madueke \u2013 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He caused a few headaches for his marker, but there was no goal for him.<\/p>\n

ST: Viktor Gyokeres \u2013 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gyokeres did well to score his penalty in the 44th minute.<\/p>\n

LW: Gabriel Martinelli \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He earned possession back once and was accurate with his passing.<\/p>\n

Substitutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

CM: Eberechi Eze \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made a few decent chances in the final third.<\/p>\n

RW: Bukayo Saka \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saka was a constant menace on the right wing.<\/p>\n

LW: Leandro Trossard \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He saw a lot of the ball but couldn\u2019t do much with it.<\/p>\n

ST: Gabriel Jesus \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jesus caused some problems for the opposition defenders.<\/p>\n

CB: Cristhian Mosquera \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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