Arsenal are set to face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2026. Arsenal hopes to leverage home advantage after winning all eight group games this season.
The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal, while Julian Alvarez equalized for Atlético. The stakes are high as both teams aim for a spot in the final.
Key statistics:
- Arsenal won all eight of their group matches this season.
- Their last match was a convincing 3-0 victory over Fulham.
- Julian Alvarez has netted 25 goals in 41 Champions League starts.
As of midday, Arsenal’s odds to win stand at 8/13, while Atlético Madrid’s are at 4/1. This indicates strong confidence from bookmakers in Arsenal’s chances.
Projected line-ups:
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Eze, Trossard, Saka, Gyokeres. and Atlético Madrid: Oblak, Pubil, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri, Simeone, Llorente, Koke, Lookman, Alvarez, Griezmann.
Mikel Arteta’s squad aims to reach their first Champions League final since 2006. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone seeks to overcome Arsenal and advance to the final.
The match kicks off at 20:00 BST. Fans can watch it live on Amazon Prime and HBO Max. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for European glory.