Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news
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Arsenal host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night with a place in the Champions League final on the line.
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The first leg in Madrid finished as a 1–1 draw last week after Viktor Gyökeres and Julián Álvarez both found the net from the penalty spot. Arsenal enter this fixture six points clear at the top of the Premier League after comfortably beating Fulham 3–0 on Saturday.
That result provided a significant boost for Mikel Arteta’s side as they attempt to reach their first final in this competition since 2006. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid rested several first-team stars during their 2–0 weekend win over Valencia.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Daniel Siebert
- VAR: Bastian Dankert
- Last Meeting: Atletico Madrid 1–1 Arsenal (29 April 2026, Champions League)
Team news
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta is keeping his fingers crossed that Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz will be passed fit to feature. Ødegaard is dealing with a knee issue while Havertz has a muscular problem. Bukayo Saka was withdrawn at the break against Fulham, but the move was a precautionary measure. However, Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino are definitely ruled out for this crucial second leg. Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie are both expected to be restored to the starting lineup.
Atletico Madrid
Julián Álvarez is expected to lead the line despite hobbling off during the second half of the first leg. The Argentine has been included in the traveling squad along with fellow doubts Giuliano Simeone and Alexander Sørloth. However, Pablo Barrios and Nico Gonzalez remain unavailable for the visitors due to thigh injuries. Jose Gimenez is also ruled out with a muscular problem. Antoine Griezmann could make his 128th appearance in major European competition.
Form
Arsenal
Arsenal left Madrid feeling they could have done more after a controversial disallowed penalty. They recovered with a cohesive attacking display on Saturday to brush aside Fulham. The Gunners remain the only unbeaten team in this season’s competition. They also boast the meanest defence, having conceded just six goals in thirteen matches. Arteta’s side has only lost two of their last twenty-three matches in the Champions League.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico approach the return fixture after rotating heavily during a 2–0 victory over Valencia. Diego Simeone’s side has rediscovered its winning feeling despite a run of seven defeats in eight games this spring. The visitors have lost six of their last seven away games against English opposition. That said, they have scored a club-record thirty-five goals in the tournament this season. Simeone aims to reach the final for the third time during his tenure.
Predicted lineups
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli
Atletico Madrid Predicted XI: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Le Normand, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Cardoso, Lookman; Alvarez, Griezmann
How to watch Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid?
The match on Tuesday, 5th May 2026, can be watched live in the UK on Amazon Prime Video. Kick-off is at 20:00 BST at the Emirates Stadium. Subscribers can stream the contest via the Amazon Prime Video app on various devices.
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