Groups confirmed for Champions League semi-final second leg
The Emirates Stadium prepares for its largest European night time in 20 years as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid tonight within the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. With the tie locked at 1-1 following a gritty first leg in Madrid, a spot within the closing is the final word prize.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect want to attain their first Champions League closing since 2006, whereas Atleti misplaced two finals to metropolis rivals Actual Madrid in 2014 and 2016.
Arsenal come into tonight’s conflict buoyed by a 3-0 weekend win over Fulham, the place Viktor Gyökeres netted twice, in addition to seeing Manchester Metropolis drop factors to Everton.
In Spain, Barcelona look set to win the league title with Diego Simeone’s aspect locked in fourth place.
Can they discover an away consequence to maneuver into the ultimate? The winners tonight will play both PSG or Bayern within the showpiece – learn a preview for Wednesday’s second leg right here.
Arsenal crew information
Arsenal play Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield as soon as once more as Bukayo Saka is match to play on the proper in the identical XI which began towards Fulham on the weekend.
Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard are on a powerful bench alongside Martin Zubimendi.
Defender Jurrien Timber stays out with a groin damage and Mikel Merino continues to be sidelined following foot surgical procedure.
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 crew information
Diego Simeone has a largely settled squad however is with out long-term absentees Samuel Lino and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Lemar.
The guests are bolstered by the provision of Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez, whereas Jan Oblak begins in objective.
Veteran Koke operates centrally to offer the defensive cowl wanted to include 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
The place to observe Arsenal v Atletico Madrid: TV and on-line streams
Arsenal versus Atletico Madrid kicks-off at 8pm tonight. Reside TV protection within the UK is on Prime Video.
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The stats for Arsenal v Atletico Madrid
- Arsenal are unbeaten on this season’s Champions League
- Arsenal have misplaced simply one in all their final 15 dwelling video games towards Spanish opposition in Europe
- Atletico have progressed from six of their final 10 European ties after drawing the primary leg at dwelling
- Atletico have conceded no less than twice in seven of their final 10 away matches
- Arsenal are aiming to achieve their first Champions League closing in 20 years
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