UCL: Arsenal’s starting XI against Atlético
Arsenal hosts Atlético Madrid this Tuesday evening (8pm GMT+1), as part of the return leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The official lineups for both teams have been released.
A week after a tight first leg (1-1), Arsenal and Atlético Madrid meet again this Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium for a high-tension Champions League semi-final second leg. On the London side, Mikel Arteta has to do without Jurrien Timber or Mikel Merino, both injured. On the other hand, the Gunners record big returns with Martin Ødegaard, back from a knee strain, and Kai Havertz, back in action. The Spanish coach is betting on an ambitious team, built around Bukayo Saka, captain for the evening, supported notably by Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard in attack.
On the other side, Diego Simeone travels without Barrios or Gonzalez, who remain in the infirmary. The Madrid coach nonetheless relies on an experienced group, led by Jan Oblak in goal, as well as Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez up front.
Les compos officielles:
Arsenal : Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori – Eze, Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Saka (c), Gyökeres, Trossard.
Atletico : Oblak – Pubill, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri – Simeone, Llorente, Koke (c), Lookman – Alvarez, Griezmann.
