Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news Arsenal face Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, aiming to secure their first European final berth in twenty years. The Gunners have been remarkably consistent in the Champions League this season and remain the only unbeaten team left in the tournament. Mikel Arteta’s men have already defeated Los Rojiblancos 4–0 on home soil during the league phase earlier this campaign.
That said, Diego Simeone’s side has netted a club-record thirty-five goals in the competition this term. Arsenal team news Mikel Arteta remains hopeful that Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz can overcome knee and muscle issues to feature. Both players are currently listed as doubts, although Arteta is keeping his fingers crossed for a positive update.
Bukayo Saka was substituted at half-time against Fulham as a precautionary measure and is expected to start on the right flank. However, Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber are definitely ruled out through foot and groin injuries, respectively. Martin Zubimendi is poised to return to the engine room after being rested during the weekend victory.
Myles Lewis-Skelly excelled in midfield against Fulham but will likely make way for the more experienced Spaniard. Meanwhile, Piero Hincapie is expected to start at left-back instead of Riccardo Calafiori. Viktor Gyökeres aims to become just the third player to score in both legs of a semi-final for a Premier League team.
Declan Rice remains a vital presence for the hosts after leading all players in the first leg for line-breaking passes and progressive carries. David Raya has prevented more goals than any other goalkeeper in the competition since the start of last season. Arsenal average just 0.