Atletico Madrid pulled out every dirty trick in the book but Arsenal didn't flinch in their Champions League test, writes ISAAN KHAN - with one unexpected hero taking centre stage

Arsenal overcame a series of gamesmanship tactics from Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Metropolitano in a Champions League fixture. Atletico employed methods including long grass, pitch watering, and a cancelled penalty in an attempt to disrupt their opponents. Despite these antics, Arsenal held firm and an unexpected hero played a central role in their successful result.