Arsenal faced off against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 44th minute thanks to Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Julian Alvarez equalised for the Madrid giants from the penalty spot in the 56th minute. The match finished with Arsenal earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Let’s take a look at how each [Arsenal](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/arsenal/) player fared during the clash against Atletico Madrid.
**GK: David Raya – 7/10**
He made a few solid saves at the back and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.
**RB: Ben White – 6/10**
White earned the ball twice for his team but gave away a cheap penalty.
**CB: William Saliba – 7/10**
He cleared the danger when he could and was a rock at the back.
**CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10**
Gabriel put his foot through the ball when required and was tidy with his passing.
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 29: Declan Rice of Arsenal is challenged by Antoine Griezmann and Marcos Llorente of Atletico de Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
**LB: Piero Hincapie – 6.5/10**
He made a few crucial interceptions on the defensive end of the pitch.
**CM: Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10**
Odegaard retained possession well for his team, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.
**CM: Martin Zubimendi – 5.5/10**
He made one good chance in the final third and was tidy with his passing.
**CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10**
Rice was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.
**RW: Noni Madueke – 8/10**
He caused a few headaches for his marker, but there was no goal for him.
**ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 7.5/10**
Gyokeres did well to score his penalty in the 44th minute.
**LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10**
He earned possession back once and was accurate with his passing.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Eberechi Eze – 6/10**
He made a few decent chances in the final third.
**RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10**
Saka was a constant menace on the right wing.
**LW: Leandro Trossard – 6/10**
He saw a lot of the ball but couldn’t do much with it.
**ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10**
Jesus caused some problems for the opposition defenders.
**CB: Cristhian Mosquera – N/A**