Facing the likes of Ronaldo (R9), Zinedine Zidane, Raúl, David Trezeguet, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Pavel Nedvěd, Juan Román Riquelme, and other top-class players, Arsenal's defense showcased exceptional resilience and tactical acumen to secure these clean sheets and progress through the tournament. Their defensive performances were integral to Arsenal's success in reaching the Champions League final in the 2005/2006 season.