Arsenal FC v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3
Atletico Madrid are looking for revenge against Arsenal (Image: Getty)
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Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
When does the match kick off: The match is set to get underway at 8pm as both teams look to gain the upper hand and give themselves the best shot of reaching the final. The other semi-final first-leg saw Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich in a 5-4 thriller which leaves that tie delicately poised.
Atletico at home in the first leg: Action will unfold at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the Spanish capital of Madrid. The venue is famous for its deafening acoustics and will likely be at its most hostile as the local supporters try to unnerve the Arsenal players and set up a repeat of their 5-2 win at home to Tottenham in the round of 16.
How to watch on UK TV: Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 or TNT Sports Ultimate. The broadcast team will be live on air from 7pm to provide comprehensive pre-match analysis and build up the excitement before kick-off.
Live stream info: Since March, fans in the UK have needed to sign in to the HBO Max app or website to stream TNT Sports. While the discovery+ app no longer hosts this content, those using the Virgin TV Go app can still access the TNT Sports feed as part of their package, while those who watched via discovery+ earlier in the season can use the same login details for HBO Max.
How to watch in the US: If you are catching the game in the United States, your primary options are CBS for television or Paramount+ for digital streaming at 3pm ET. For Spanish-language commentary, both TUDN and Univision will be broadcasting the game live across their respective networks.
How to listen on the radio: Not everyone will be able to get in front of a television or laptop screen and for those on the move, BBC Radio 5 Live will be providing full commentary throughout the evening. The broadcaster will air an hour of build-up from 7pm, followed by live match commentary.
Arsenal missing key players: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has received a huge boost as Eberechi Eze passed a late fitness test following an injury scare over the weekend, meaning he is available to start if called upon. Unfortunately, Kai Havertz has not travelled due to a lingering groin issue, leaving a vacancy in the attacking line that will likely be filled by Viktor Gyokeres.
Atletico not at full-strength: The hosts are missing a few key defensive components, as both Jose Maria Gimenez and Pablo Barrios remain in the treatment room. Despite these absences, the attacking combination of Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth could cause Arsenal problems after both scoring against Athletic Club last time out.
History of the fixture: These two clubs have a very closely contested history, with their last three competitive matchups resulting in one win for each side and a draw. Arsenal fans will fondly remember the 4-0 thrashing they handed out earlier this season, but there's also the pain of the 2017/18 Europa League semi-final where Diego Costa handed Atleti a 2-1 aggregate victory.
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