Opinion: Why Arsenal can win the Champions League

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·29. August 2025

Opinion: Why Arsenal can win the Champions League

Arsenal have been handed a compelling draw in the league phase of the Champions League as they aim to improve on last season’s campaign, which ended in the semifinal stage. Since their return to Europe’s premier competition in the 2023/2024 season, the Gunners have consistently demonstrated their strength, reaching the quarterfinals before last year’s deeper run.

Under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, the side is regarded as a genuine contender this term. Their squad has gained valuable experience, and their consistency on both domestic and European fronts has strengthened the belief that they could compete for the ultimate prize.

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The recent transfer window has also enhanced their prospects, with the club assembling a squad that many rivals would envy. The quality and depth available to Arteta provide him with multiple tactical options and the ability to adapt to different challenges. This has prompted widespread opinion that Arsenal are one of the sides most capable of going all the way in the competition.

Nonetheless, the Champions League remains the most demanding tournament in world football. Every fixture poses unique challenges, and success requires not only quality but also resilience, tactical discipline and consistency across a series of difficult matches. For Arsenal, their results in the league phase will provide a strong indication of whether they are equipped to progress into the latter rounds with serious ambitions of lifting the trophy.

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The Challenge of the League Phase

Their draw has pitted them against a blend of seasoned European heavyweights and less experienced clubs, ensuring that no match will be straightforward. While the Gunners are expected to secure victories in several of their fixtures, each game will require full concentration and determination.

Particularly intriguing will be their meetings with Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid, three of Europe’s most formidable opponents. Success in these encounters would send a strong message and position Arsenal favourably for the knockout stages. Moreover, such victories would also provide valuable psychological momentum, proving that they can overcome the calibre of teams they are likely to meet again in the latter stages of the tournament.

Ultimately, Arsenal’s performance in this phase will reveal much about their capacity to compete at the very highest level. Should they rise to the challenge, they will confirm themselves as one of the leading contenders for the Champions League crown this season.

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