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Legendary manager Ars\u00e8ne Wenger has heaped praise on Viktor Gy\u00f6keres following the striker\u2019s incredible quickfire double against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, calling it a masterclass in movement and intelligence.<\/p>\n

Wenger, long regarded as one of football\u2019s most tactical minds, couldn\u2019t hide his admiration for the Swedish forward\u2019s display against what he described as \u201cthe father of all defensive football.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cScoring once against Atl\u00e9tico is already a miracle\u2026 scoring twice in three minutes? That\u2019s intelligence, not luck,\u201d Wenger said. \u201cGy\u00f6keres destroyed their defensive shape with pure movement \u2014 the kind of striker every manager dreams of.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The two goals, coming within moments of each other, completely flipped the game on its head and left Diego Simeone\u2019s side scrambling to recover. Gy\u00f6keres\u2019 relentless pressing, sharp instincts, and composure in front of goal proved too much even for Atl\u00e9tico\u2019s famously disciplined backline.<\/p>\n

Fans and pundits alike have hailed the performance as one of Gy\u00f6keres\u2019 best in a big European fixture \u2014 and Wenger\u2019s glowing review only underlines how far the striker\u2019s reputation has risen.<\/p>\n

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Lovely combination play here earlier in the second half between Zubimendi and Gyokeres.<\/p>\n

What a touch and pass here from Zubimendi.<\/p>\n

Oblak managed to close in on Gyokeres early.pic.twitter.com\/U7Ef2SY8sq<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Arsenal Zone (@ArsenalZNE) October 21, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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