Arsenal will host Atlético de Madrid at the Emirates Stadium to decide who advances to the UEFA Champions League final, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Mikel Arteta’s side will look to capitalize on home advantage and their strong form, while Diego Simeone’s team arrives aiming to strike with their attacking efficiency.

The first leg saw Viktor Gyökeres and Julián Álvarez find the net from the penalty spot, in a match that highlighted contrasting styles: the structure of the English side and the Spanish team’s danger on the break.

Arteta’s Expected XI

For this decisive encounter, Mikel Arteta is expected to field a balanced and solid lineup. In goal, David Raya would start behind a defensive line featuring Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Piero Hincapié.

In midfield, control and recovery will be key, with Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Eberechi Eze tasked with dictating the tempo and disrupting the opponent’s attacks.

Up front, Arsenal will rely on the pace and creativity of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, supporting Viktor Gyökeres, who has been one of the standout performers for the team in this European campaign.

The London side remains the only unbeaten team in the competition, boasting one of the strongest defenses, which further boosts their confidence heading into this matchup.

Simeone’s Offensive Approach

On the other side, Atlético de Madrid is expected to go all-in. Diego Simeone would start Jan Oblak in goal, with a backline composed of Marcos Llorente, Arnau Pubill, Robin Le Normand, and Matteo Ruggeri.

In midfield, Koke will provide balance alongside Johnny Cardoso and Giuliano Simeone, while Ademola Lookman adds width and attacking depth.

Up front, the duo of Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann will lead the attack. The Spanish side arrives with a record-breaking scoring run in this edition of the tournament, underlining their ability to compete in high-pressure scenarios.

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