Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Among the many narratives that unfurled at the Allianz Arena on Saturday night, a man carrying his loss with grace stood out, like a colossal monolith.
Luis Enrique was a senior star at Barcelona when Arteta started his playing career at the Camp Nou, a period that had a major impact on his managerial philosophy with Arsenal.
Three goals in 17 minutes. The Emirates roared. The dragon was down.
One of the most anticipated matchups could see Bayern Munich or Real Madrid face either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen, potentially igniting a Madrid derby.
Bukayo Saka's double fired Arsenal a step closer to the Champions League last 16 as the England forward inspired a 3-0 win against Monaco on Wednesday.
Manchester City were plunged further into crisis on Wednesday after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Juventus which threatens their chances of reaching the last 16.
Manchester City were plunged further into crisis on Wednesday after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Juventus which threatens their chances of reaching the last 16.
