Arteta’s Gunners are rewriting European history — and could extend their record-breaking streak against Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal are set for another clash with Spanish opposition this week as Atletico Madrid head to the Emirates Stadium — and the Gunners could make yet more history if they continue their superb Champions League record against La Liga clubs.
Mikel Arteta’s side are currently on a six-game winning streak against Spanish teams, the longest such run ever recorded in Champions League history. No team — not even Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Bayern Munich — has ever achieved such dominance over Spain’s elite.
From Sevilla to Madrid: Arsenal’s Unstoppable Spanish Run
This historic run began in 2023 when Arsenal beat Sevilla home and away, before claiming another famous victory against Girona in January 2025.
The most iconic moments came later that season — the unforgettable 3-0 thrashing of Real Madrid at the Emirates, followed by a late Gabriel Martinelli winner at the Bernabéu to seal back-to-back triumphs over the European champions.
Arsenal’s most recent win came last month in Bilbao, where Martinelli was on target again in a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club, taking the streak to six straight wins against La Liga opposition.
Best Winning Runs vs Spanish Teams in the Champions League
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The record not only showcases Arsenal’s technical evolution under Arteta but also highlights how far the Gunners have come in mastering the European stage.
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Arsenal’s Best Streaks Against Nations in Europe
The Spanish streak also ranks among Arsenal’s best-ever runs against clubs from a single country in Europe — with only Switzerland holding a slightly longer record.
Arsenal’s Longest Winning Runs vs Nations in Europe
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Arsenal had previously struggled against Spanish sides, winning just 12 of 37 encounters before this run. Now, they’ve flipped the script — transforming La Liga into their favourite hunting ground.
If the Gunners beat Atletico on Tuesday, Spain will become the nation Arsenal have the most European wins against, overtaking both France and Italy.
Atletico Test Awaits — A Chance to Make History
Facing Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid won’t be easy. Arsenal fans remember all too well the 2018 Europa League semi-final heartbreak, when Atletico knocked them out with a trademark gritty performance.
But this is a new era. Arteta’s Arsenal are tactically flexible, mentally strong, and ruthless in both boxes.
Should they win on Tuesday, Arsenal will move to seven consecutive wins over Spanish sides — an unprecedented milestone that would further solidify their credentials as a European powerhouse.
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A Shift in the European Narrative
Arsenal’s dominance over La Liga clubs is symbolic of their transformation under Arteta. Once seen as a team that faltered on big European nights, the Gunners now thrive against the very teams that used to humble them.
This remarkable streak, combined with their domestic form, suggests Arsenal are not just England’s best — but also one of Europe’s most complete sides.
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From Sevilla to Madrid, Arsenal have evolved from underdogs to serial winners on the continental stage. The numbers don’t lie — this team is rewriting history, one Spanish scalp at a time.
A victory over Atletico madrid wouldn’t just extend their run — it would announce Arsenal as genuine Champions League contenders.