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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Champions League Semi-final Second...
By Joey · 5 May 2026
TL;DR — Arsenal host Atletico Madrid at the Emirates in the Champions League semi-final second leg. Preview, team news, and predicted lineups for this crucial clash.
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2026. The first leg at the Metropolitano Stadium ended 1-1. Arsenal enter the match with a perfect record in the Champions League group stage (8 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) and sit top of the Premier League.
Key Takeaways
- Arsenal and Atletico Madrid meet in the Champions League semi-final second leg on May 5, 2026.
- The first leg at the Metropolitano Stadium finished 1-1 on April 29, 2026.
- Arsenal have won all 8 Champions League matches this season, with a goal difference of +19.
- Atletico Madrid have 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in the Champions League group stage.
Recent Form
Arsenal's recent five matches include a 3-0 home win over Fulham in the Premier League, a 1-1 draw away at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, a 1-0 home win over Newcastle, a 1-2 away loss to Manchester City, and a 0-0 home draw against Sporting CP. Atletico Madrid's recent five matches include a 2-0 away win over Valencia in La Liga, a 1-1 home draw against Arsenal in the Champions League, a 3-2 home win over Athletic Club, a 2-3 away loss to Elche, and a 2-2 home draw against Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey.

Head-to-Head
The two sides last met on April 29, 2026, in the first leg of this semi-final, which ended 1-1 at the Metropolitano Stadium. Prior to that, Arsenal won 4-0 at home in the Champions League on October 21, 2025. In the 2018 UEFA Europa League semi-finals, Atletico Madrid won 1-0 at home on May 3, 2018, after a 1-1 draw at the Emirates on April 26, 2018. An International Champions Cup match in 2018 also ended 1-1.

Players to Watch
Arsenal have two players listed as missing due to injury: M. Merino (Foot Injury) and J. Timber (Ankle Injury). Atletico Madrid also have two players listed as missing: P. Barrios (Muscle Injury) and N. Gonzalez (Muscle Injury). No further player statistics are available in the dataset.
Standings & Context
Arsenal finished top of the Champions League group stage with 24 points from 8 matches (8 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses), a goal difference of +19. Atletico Madrid finished 14th in the group stage with 13 points from 8 matches (4 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses), a goal difference of +2. This is the semi-final second leg.
Kickoff Info
The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC on May 5, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium in London. It is the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
FAQ
When is the Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid match?
The match is on May 5, 2026, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC at the Emirates Stadium.
What was the result of the first leg?
The first leg on April 29, 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Are there any injured players for either side?
Arsenal's M. Merino and J. Timber are missing due to foot and ankle injuries. Atletico's P. Barrios and N. Gonzalez are missing due to muscle injuries.