Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League – team news, start, lineups
Atletico Madrid will host Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal at the Metropolitano Stadium. Both teams have had contrasting seasons, with Arsenal maintaining an unbeaten record in the tournament while Atletico seeks silverware after a disappointing Copa del Rey final. The match is set for April 29, and both coaches express confidence in their teams' abilities to compete at a high level.
- ▪Atletico Madrid will face Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal on April 29.
- ▪Arsenal is currently unbeaten in the tournament, having conceded only five goals in 12 matches.
- ▪Atletico Madrid is fourth in La Liga and aims to secure silverware through the Champions League after losing in the Copa del Rey final.
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Sport|FootballAtletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League – team news, start, lineupsSpanish giants Atletico host Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium for their semifinal first leg.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoArsenal's Bukayo Saka under pressure from Atletico's Koke during the teams' league-stage football match in October, which the Gunners won 4-0 [Shaun Botterill/Getty Images]By Al Jazeera Staff and APPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Who: Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal What: Champions League semifinal, first leg Where: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain When: Wednesday, April 29 at 9pm (19:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al…
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