Arsenal travel to face Atletico Madrid in a crunch Champions League semi-final first leg today.
The Gunners are looking to maintain their unbeaten record in this season’s tournament and put themselves in the driving seat to reach their first final since 2006.
Mikel Arteta’s side edged past Sporting CP to reach the final four, while Atletico ousted league rivals Barcelona to reach the semi-finals for the first time in nine years.
Julian Alvarez is set to return for the hosts this evening, while Arsenal are set to have Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori available after both were pictured in training on Tuesday.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage
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April 29, 2026 6:37 pm
Triple blow for Atletico Madrid
Ben Fleming
Pablo Barrios, Jose Gimenez and Nico Gonzalez have all been left out of the squad dueo to injuries, ruling them out of tonight’s game.
But Ademola Lookman is included in the matchday squad after he sat out of the weekend game against Athletic Bilbao, having picked up a knock in the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad.
April 29, 2026 6:31 pm
Early Arsenal team news
Ben Fleming
Arsenal are set to have Eberechi Eze available for tonight’s clash, while Riccardo Calafiori is also poised to make his return.
Kai Havertz, however, is not expected to be involved, while Jurrien Timber remains sidelined.
April 29, 2026 6:22 pm
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
Ben Fleming
You can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 with streaming also available through the HBO Max app.
Alternatively, you can also follow all the action with Metro’s LIVE blog.
April 29, 2026 6:21 pm
What time does Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal kick off?
Ben Fleming
Tonight’s semi-final first leg gets underway at 8pm BST.
April 29, 2026 12:35 pm
Good evening!
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro‘s live coverage of the Champions League semi-final first leg between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal.
Stay with us for all the build-up, team news and match updates from the Spanish capital.
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