Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in their opening Champions League match of the 2026-27 season on September 9, 2026. The decisive moment occurred 15 minutes from time when Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal with a left-foot strike.
The victory was supported by an aggressive attacking performance, with Arsenal recording 26 shots during the match. This total represents the highest number of shots the club has registered in a single Champions League fixture since the 2003-04 season.
Manager Mikel Arteta noted that Odegaard is reaching attacking positions more frequently in recent matches and described the goal as incredible. Pundit Nedum Onuoha stated that Arsenal perform at their best when Odegaard is playing at his highest level.