Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news
Arsenal host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night with a place in the Champions League final on the line.The first leg in Madrid finished as a 1–1 draw last week after Viktor Gyökeres and Julián Álva...
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news Arsenal host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night with a place in the Champions League final on the line. 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 Bukayo Saka was withdrawn at the break against Fulham, but the move was a precautionary measure.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.