Arsenal defender Ben White was involved in a bust-up with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone last Wednesday following the Gunners’ 1-1 draw in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
The Arsenal star walked on the Atletico club crest as he made his way to the dressing room after the game and was immediately confronted by Giuliano Simeone.
The incident sparked a melee and the second-leg at Emirates Stadium tonight is expected to produce fireworks as Gunners manager Mikel Arteta looks to take his team to the final.
Atletico players have been training at Arsenal’s home ground ahead of the game and how they reacted after spotting the Gunners badge at the entrance of the pitch was caught on camera.
The Atletico Madrid players avoiding stepping on the Arsenal badge, after the controversy with Ben White last week… ❌😅 pic.twitter.com/avbY5vEULb
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The visitors ensured they avoided stepping on the Arsenal badge but Iker Luque did not seem to care or was just not aware.
He stepped on the badge that was positioned on the floor in the mouth of the tunnel, while his teammates appeared to step around the crest.
They will not be cautious on the pitch tonight as both teams will be ready to give their all and ensure they book a place in the final.
The Gunners secured a 3-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday and were handed a massive advantage after Everton held Manchester City to a 3-3 draw last night.
Arsenal will win the Premier League title if they win their remaining league fixtures, and a victory over Atletico tonight will give them even a bigger boost ahead of their final three league matches.
They return to action after tonight with a trip to London Stadium to take on West Ham United on Sunday before playing Burnley and Crystal Palace.