Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals Preview

Atletico Madrid host Arsenal at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on 2026-04-29, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. The tie is a UEFA Champions League semi-finals clash, with the standings snapshot showing Atletico Madrid ranked 14th on 13 points and Arsenal top of the table on 24 points after a perfect run.

Atletico Madrid Availability

Atletico Madrid face midfield disruption. Pablo Barrios (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. M. Giménez (Injury) is doubtful. Neither absence is suspension-related. Key attacking figures remain available: J. Álvarez, with 9 goals and 4 assists, and A. Sørloth, with 6 goals and 1 assist, are both fit to lead the line.

Arsenal Availability

Arsenal’s midfield options are hit. Mikel Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined. At the back, R. Calafiori (Knock) is doubtful, while J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. In attack, K. Havertz (Knee Injury) is doubtful. All are injury issues, with no suspensions reported. Top scorer Gabriel Martinelli, on 6 goals and 2 assists, is available.

Impact Summary

Atletico Madrid retain their primary attacking output through J. Álvarez and A. Sørloth, limiting the damage of Barrios’s absence. Arsenal’s creativity and balance could be tested more severely if Merino and Havertz miss out, trimming both progression from midfield and penalty-box presence, though their leading scorers and wide threats remain intact.