Arsenal 1 – Atletico Madrid 1: robbed
It’s tough not to feel aggrieved after this one.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 29: Eberechi Eze of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) | Arsenal FC via Getty Images Advantage Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal. The Gunners head back to London at 1-1 on aggregate, where they hammered Atletico Madrid 4-0 earlier this season.
Today’s match didn’t have the attacking sparkle of the PSG-Bayern match, but it was intriguing in it’s own right. Tony Meola called it more of an old school game. It was intense and physical.
The two sides played defense, something that was sorely lacking in the other semifinal. The Gunners controlled the first half. They kept Atleti’s potent attack at bay.
The much-maligned Martinelli-Madueke-Gyokeres attacking trio fashioned a decent number of chances, although most of them didn’t result in a shot on target. Notably, Piero Hincapie — perhaps put off by Martinelli’s presence at the back post too — volleyed wide and Martin Ødegaard dribbled himself into a blocked shot. I’m not sure the chance was there for the one-touch shot.
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