Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Gunners were without a leader

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Granit Xhaka is dejected and consoled by Gabi of Atletico Madrid after the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Granit Xhaka is dejected and consoled by Gabi of Atletico Madrid after the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 03: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal looks dejected after the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 03: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal looks dejected after the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. Arsenal player ratings vs Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Jack Wilshere – 5.5/10

He had a few good touches in midfield and he looked to drive through the midfield whenever possible. However, he lacked the leadership needed after he was given the captain’s armband and therefore, Arsenal looked lost.

Granit Xhaka – 7/10

He was one of Arsenal’s only good players. He protected the defense well, a lot better than he did against Manchester United at least. He also sprayed a number of his trademark long-balls out into wide positions, his criticism is unjustified.

Aaron Ramsey – 6.5/10

He was certainly influential, but not influential enough. He picked up promising positions as he so often does, and he was through on Jan Oblak, but the ball took an unfortunate bobble. It wasn’t his worst performance of all time by any means, but not his best either.