The Emirates Stadium prepares for its biggest European night in two decades as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid tonight in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. With the tie locked at 1-1 following a gritty first leg in Madrid, a place in the final is the ultimate prize.
Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to reach their first Champions League final since 2006, while Atleti lost two finals to city rivals Real Madrid in 2014 and 2016.
Arsenal come into tonight’s clash buoyed by a 3-0 weekend win over Fulham, where Viktor Gyökeres netted twice, as well as seeing Manchester City drop points to Everton.
In Spain, Barcelona look set to win the league title with Diego Simeone’s side locked in fourth place.
Can they find an away result to move into the final? The winners tonight will play either PSG or Bayern in the showpiece – read a preview for Wednesday’s second leg here.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal play Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield once again as Bukayo Saka is fit to play on the right in the same XI which started against Fulham at the weekend.
Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard are on a strong bench alongside Martin Zubimendi.
Defender Jurrien Timber remains out with a groin injury and Mikel Merino is still sidelined following foot surgery.
Arsenal XI: David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, Ben White, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres
Atletico team news
Diego Simeone has a largely settled squad but is without long-term absentees Samuel Lino and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Lemar.
The visitors are bolstered by the availability of Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez, while Jan Oblak starts in goal.
Veteran Koke operates centrally to provide the defensive cover needed to contain Arsenal’s attacking threats.
Atletico XI: Jan Oblak, Matteo Ruggeri, Dávid Hancko, Robin Le Normand, Marc Pubill, Ademola Lookman, Koke, Marcos Llorente, Giuliano Simeone, Julián Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann
Where to watch Arsenal v Atletico Madrid: TV and online streams
Arsenal versus Atletico Madrid kicks-off at 8pm tonight. Live TV coverage in the UK is on Prime Video.
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The stats for Arsenal v Atletico Madrid
- Arsenal are unbeaten in this season’s Champions League
- Arsenal have lost just one of their last 15 home games against Spanish opposition in Europe
- Atletico have progressed from six of their last 10 European ties after drawing the first leg at home
- Atletico have conceded at least twice in seven of their last 10 away matches
- Arsenal are aiming to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years
