These are the Arsenal vs Atletico confirmed lineups for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie. After PSG and Bayern Munich blew the doors down in their semi-final in a nine-goal thriller there is sure to be a system shock as this fixture sees two more pragmatic coaches go head to head in a stylistic matchup that could see physicality and defending be the key to getting through to the final.
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Arsenal vs Atletico Confirmed Lineups & Team News
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Arsenal Team News
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Both sets of injury news will come from the [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/atletico-madrid-arsenal/RsLgb) injuries and suspension section for this clash.
Mikel Arteta has some depth problems as Jurrien Timber is sidelined and leaves him short of a versatile option in the back line. Kai Havertz came off at the weekend and will miss this leg. Fellow attacking option Mikel Merino is also sidelined
### Arsenal Confirmed Lineup
Stay tuned as this will be discussed when the starters and substitutes are officially announced.
### Arsenal UCL Squad
* David Raya
* Kepa Arrizabalaga
* Tommy Setford
* William Saliba
* Cristhian Mosquera
* Ben White
* Piero Hincapie
* Gabriel
* Jurrien Timber
* Riccardo Calafiori
* Marli Salmon
* Martin Odegaard
* Eberechi Eze
* Christian NOrgaard
* Leandro Trossard
* Noni Madueke
* Mikel Merino
* Kai Havertz
* Martin Zubimendi
* Declan Rice
* Myles Lewis-Skelly
* Max Dowman
* Andre Annous
* Ife Ibrahim
* Brando Bailey-Joseph
* Bukayo Saka
* Gabriel Jesus
* Gabriel Martinelli
* Viktor Gyokeres
Atletico Madrid Team News
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Simeone will be sweating over the fitness of attacker Ademola Lookman. The former Atalanta man has been a great addition for the team and could be a difference maker if he is fit to start, he is considered a doubt according to SofaScore.
Jose Maria Gimenez, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Pablo Barrios are set to miss out.
### Atletico Madrid Confirmed Lineup
Stay tuned as this will be updated when the starting eleven and bench are officially announced.
### Atletico UCL Squad
* Juan Musso
* Han Oblak
* Salvador Esquivel
* Mario De Luis
* Jose Maria Gimenez
* Matteo Ruggeri
* Clement Lenglet
* Nahuel Molina
* David Hancko
* Marc Pubill
* Robin Le Normand
* Rodrigo Mendoza
* Johnny Cardoso
* Koke
* Pabl Barrios
* Alex Baena
* Thiago Almada
* Marcos Llorente
* Antoine Griezmann
* Alexander Sorloth
* Julian Alvarez
* Giuliano Simeone
* Ademola Lookman
* Nicolas Gonzalez
Stay tuned for the Arsenal vs Atletico confirmed lineups for the UEFA Champions League.
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