Arsenal take on Atletico Madrid tonight in the first leg of a huge Champions League semi-final.
Mikel Arteta’s side are eyeing a league and European Cup double to round off what would be a superb season, but some top-tier opponents still stand in their way for both trophies.
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The Gunners are back on top in the Premier League, thanks to Manchester City’s FA Cup commitments, while Atletico will pose a stern test of their tactical nous on the continent.
Atleti, meanwhile, are putting all their eggs in the European basket this term, with Diego Simeone making wholesale changes to his sides in La Liga.
Both teams have much to live up to after Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich played out a nine-goal classic in the first semi-final first leg on Tuesday night.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off tonight, Wednesday, April 30, 2026.
The match will take place at the Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Where to watch Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm BST.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal team news
Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak, Ruggeri, Cardoso, Koke, Griezmann, Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Alvarez, Simeone, Lookman.
Substitutes: Musso, Esquivel, Mendoza, Sorloth, Alex Baena, Almada, Lenglet, Molina, Vargas, Le Normand, Bonar, Julio Diaz.
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Salmon, Norgaard, Eze, Trossard, Saka, Dowman, Jesus.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal prediction
Both sides not renowned for their attacking styles of play, this could be a tough watch at the Metropolitano.
Simeone will, of course, field his rigid 4-4-2, while Arteta and co. will likely lean on their set-piece prowess again.
It doesn’t feel like a game that will have many goals. How will the Gunners deal with the hostile Atleti atmosphere?
Draw, 1-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Atletico wins: 1
Arsenal wins: 1
Draws: 1
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal match odds
Atletico to win: 9/5
Arsenal to win: 8/5
Draw: 2/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
