It’s always interesting to get an opposing view, and Marca‘s take on Arsenal‘s recent win against Sevilla is no exception.
The Spanish outlet titled the piece ‘Champions without mercy’, a nod to Arsenal’s decisive performance in their 2-1 victory. The tone of the article is more sober from the Sevilla perspective, but Arsenal supporters will find it enjoyable.
Marca describes Sevilla as a team struggling to translate their Europa League success to the Champions League stage. They face the unfortunate reality of continually coming up short, especially against a “current European power” like Arsenal.
The article points out Sevilla’s weaknesses but also gives Arsenal due credit, notably praising their good positioning and Mikel Arteta‘s tactical preparation.
From an Arsenal standpoint, the praise for Gabriel Jesus is highly gratifying.
Marca labels him as the most outstanding player of the match, detailing his sweet assist for Gabriel Martinelli’s opener and his own scintillating goal. It’s a recognition of the team’s quality “in the final meters,” as the article puts it.
The discussion about Sevilla’s ‘stopped ball’ resulting in their only goal provides another lens to view Arsenal’s defending from set pieces. The article suggests that Sevilla’s goal came more from their efforts rather than Arsenal’s failings.
Where the article refers to Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus as a “world-class striker,” it aligns well with the current sentiment within the Arsenal fandom. We’ve known of his capabilities, and it’s rewarding to see international media echo the same.
All in all, this Marca article should be a pleasing read for Arsenal fans.
It acknowledges Arsenal’s effectiveness, tactical solidity, and individual brilliance, even if it does so through a lens of Sevilla’s own shortcomings.