Raheem Sterling made Champions League history in his recent appearance for Arsenal, where he is on loan from Chelsea. In Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Atalanta, Sterling came on as a substitute in the second half. By playing in this match, Sterling became the first player to represent four different English clubs in the Champions League. His journey in the competition began with Liverpool in 2014, followed by Manchester City, Chelsea, and now Arsenal.
Sterling has had an impressive career in the Champions League, scoring his first goal for Manchester City in 2015 and helping them reach the final in 2021, though they lost to Chelsea. Now with Arsenal, Sterling is aiming to help the team go further than their quarter-final exit last season. He nearly made a big impact against Atalanta, providing a key pass to Gabriel Martinelli, who missed the chance.
Looking ahead, Arsenal’s Champions League group stage includes matches against PSG, Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter Milan, Sporting Lisbon, Monaco, Dinamo Zagreb, and Girona. The Gunners need to finish in the top eight of the league phase to advance directly to the last 16, while a lower finish could lead to knockout play-offs or elimination.
