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Atletico vs Arsenal: Prediction, Kick-Off Time, Team News, Odds, H2h
Arsenal and Atlético Madrid enter the tie with key injury doubts, while Julián Álvarez is expected to be fit for the hosts.
- Arsenal travels to Estadio Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for the Champions League semifinal first leg against Atletico Madrid, with coverage on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max.
- The Gunners regained the Premier League summit after beating Newcastle United 1-0 last Saturday, as Mikel Arteta's side pursues a league and European Cup double.
- Arteta faces multiple selection headaches after Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze suffered injuries against Newcastle, while midfielder Martin Zubimendi remains a doubt due to illness.
- Atleti midfielder Pablo Barrios is ruled out for the first leg with a thigh injury, though striker Julian Alvarez has been declared fit following recent absence.
- Diego Simeone will likely deploy a rigid 4-4-2 formation, forcing Arsenal to rely on set-piece prowess in what promises to be a low-scoring tactical encounter.
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Julián Alvarez confirms his status for Atlético vs Arsenal
Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez has spoken out on his current fitness levels, ahead of the club’s upcoming showdown with Arsenal. Diego Simeone’s troops are of course primed to return to action on the continent this coming week. A Champions League semi-final first-leg meeting with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal lies in wait, at the Metropolitano. In the days leading up to the clash, it has been suggested that the aforementioned Julián Alvarez could …
Football: Atletico Sweating On Injury Concerns Ahead Of Champions League Semifinal On Cricketnmore
Jose Maria Gimenez: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is sweating on the fitness of four players -- Julian Alvarez, David Hancko, Ademola Lookman, and Jose Maria Gimenez, ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semifinal first leg at home to Arsenal.
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