Arsenal and Atletico Madrid meet in Spain aiming for Champions League final return
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal face off in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday, each seeking to reach the final for the first time in years. Atletico last reached the final in 2016, while Arsenal's most recent final appearance was in 2006. Both teams are dealing with key player absences due to injuries as they aim to advance in the tournament.
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