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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal: David Raya's Stunning Double Save Secures Stalemate - In Pics

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya pulled off a stunning double save from a penalty to earn his team a 0-0 draw against Atalanta in the Champions League. Raya first dived to his right to block Mateo Retegui's 51st-minute spot-kick, then reacted swiftly to deny the follow-up header. In an otherwise uneventful match at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Arsenal delivered a gritty away performance against the Europa League champions. Arsenal, second in the Premier League with three wins and a draw from four matches, matched an Atalanta side sitting ninth in Serie A with two wins and two losses.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya applauds after the match | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya applauds after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya reacts after saving on Atalanta's Mateo Retegui penalty kick | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya reacts after saving on Atalanta's Mateo Retegui penalty kick during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's Raheem Sterling and Atalanta's Juan Cuadrado challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's Raheem Sterling, centre left, and Atalanta's Juan Cuadrado challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Atalanta's Isak Hien challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, left, and Atalanta's Isak Hien, right, challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Atalanta's Sead Kolasinac challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's Kai Havertz, right, and Atalanta's Sead Kolasinac challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Atalanta's Mateo Retegui, right, misses to score a penalty | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Atalanta's Mateo Retegui, right, misses to score a penalty during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gestures during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's William Saliba, top left, shoots on target | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's William Saliba, top left, shoots on target during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Atalanta's Berat Djimsiti challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, left, and Atalanta's Berat Djimsiti challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.

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Champions League 2024-25, Atalanta Vs Arsenal: Arsenal's Declan Rice, left, and Atalanta's Davide Zappacosta challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni
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Arsenal's Declan Rice, left, and Atalanta's Davide Zappacosta challenge for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atalanta and Arsenal at the Bergamo's stadium in Bergamo, Italy.