Odegaard celebrates his UCL goal in Naples

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Napoli at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy on 9 September 2026.

Martin Odegaard (right) wheels away in celebration after netting for Arsenal during their UEFA Champions League fixture against Napoli in Naples on 9 September 2026, underscoring his pivotal role in the Gunners' attack.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres (left) contests possession with Napoli defender Amir Rrhamani during the UEFA Champions League match in Naples on 9 September 2026, a physical duel that defined Arsenal's attacking thrust.

Arsenal centre back Gabriel Magalhaes (left) battles Napoli forward Rasmus Hojlund during the UEFA Champions League clash in Naples, Italy on 9 September 2026, with the Brazilian defender tasked with nullifying Hojlund's movement.

Martin Odegaard (left) and Arsenal teammate Christos Tzolis share their celebration after Odegaard's goal in the UEFA Champions League fixture against Napoli in Naples on 9 September 2026.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta (left) and Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri react from their respective dugouts during the UEFA Champions League match in Naples on 9 September 2026, with both managers visibly animated by the contest.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta reacts on the touchline during the UEFA Champions League clash against Napoli in Naples, Italy on 9 September 2026, as the Gunners navigated a demanding away assignment in southern Italy.

Martin Odegaard (second left) is mobbed by Arsenal teammates as they celebrate his goal during the UEFA Champions League match against Napoli in Naples on 9 September 2026.

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard (second right) embraces Christos Tzolis (first right) in celebration after scoring during the UEFA Champions League encounter against Napoli in Naples, Italy on 9 September 2026.

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne shows his frustration during the UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal in Naples, Italy on 9 September 2026, as the Italian side struggled to contain the Gunners.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka (left) challenges Napoli's Alisson Santos during the UEFA Champions League contest in Naples on 9 September 2026, with Saka's pace and directness a constant threat throughout the match.

Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic Savic is beaten by a shot from Arsenal's Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Champions League match in Naples, Italy on 9 September 2026, a moment that reportedly proved decisive in the contest.