Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory over Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 thanks to a decisive strike from Martinelli, who brushed off the goalkeeper Dmitro Riznyk. Shakhtar created dangerous moments, especially in the second half, however, the guests left with an unsatisfactory result of the match due to missed opportunities by the home side. "We could have done better, but we are glad to have won," noted Arsenal's coach after the match. The victory allowed the London club to remain in the top-8 of the Champions League table ahead of the upcoming match against Inter in Milan. Shakhtar's players tried to get their team back into the game, but the hosts' dominance was insufficient. Taking into account the critical moments for the guests, it became clear that the defeat was deserved for the Donetsk team. Arsenal, having suffered a defeat in the domestic championship over the weekend, again faced difficulties, missing a penalty and failing to capitalize on several good opportunities. However, the "Gunners" managed to hold on to the victory thanks to their discipline in the final minutes of the match. Shakhtar, who until now had not been able to secure a win in the Champions League this season, will regroup for their next match on their field against "Yung Boys."
