Arsenal kicked off their campaign without Jonas Eidevall in style, securing a convincing 4-1 victory over Vålerenga in the Women's Champions League. While the performance may not have been the most exhilarating or self-assured, the important thing was that Arsenal achieved the desired result, claiming their first three points in the group stage after a previous loss to Bayern Munich. The match was marked by a focus on securing the win rather than dominating possession, as the hosts were eager to bounce back and make a statement in the competition.