Arsene Wenger has never failed to make it past the first group stage of this tournament this millennium but faces his toughest task yet after seeing his side lose three of their opening four matches. (justarsenal.com)
However, a 25 - year old soon - to - be San Antonio Spur named Manu Ginobili led his Argentine squad to an 87 - 80 upset in the group stage of the tournament, snapping a 58 - game winning streak for the Americans. (sbnation.com)
Defensively, it was heartening to see the forwards and midfielders chock - a-block with burning energy to drop back, defend, and help out their defenders, which was crucial to Arsenal progressing through to the group stages of the tournament. (justarsenal.com)