Russian star Andrey Arshavin emerged off the bench to score twice as Arsenal secured a late 2-1 success over Atletico Madrid in the Emirates Cup.
Arshavin looked to have won the game when he guided home with five minutes remaining, although their Spanish counterparts replied immediately though German Pacheco.
Just when it looked like being a frustrating day's work for Arsene Wenger's men at the Emirates, Arshavin squeezed the ball home from a virtually impossible angle to snatch the victory.
The competition had earlier got off to a tepid opening as Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions Rangers beat Paris St Germain 1-0 thanks to a scrappy winner from defender Madjid Bougherra.
The four-team tournament began with a minute's applause for Sir Bobby Robson, who died on Friday, aged 76.
The tribute to the former England manager was immaculate with the travelling Scottish fans joining in enthusiastically.
But the football served up by both sides was, for much of the game, typical of a pre-season affair.
- Football365