Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE
Arsenal will head back to the Emirates Stadium with a 1-1 aggregate scoreline from their Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid. The Gunners were a goal up on the stroke of half time as Viktor Gyokeres emphatically tucked away a penalty after the Swede had been bundled over by David Hancko in the box.
Atleti were themselves awarded a spot-kick in the second half as Marcos Llorente’s strike hit Ben White’s arm, and Julian Alvarez converted from 12 yards to level the scores. Mikel Arteta’s men thought they had themselves a second penalty of the evening as Hancko was once again deemed the guilty party, tripping Eberechi Eze, before the VAR overruled the decision.
The scoreline remained untroubled, and both sides will go again in north London next week. Follow the game back below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal latest news
- NO PENALTY! VAR reverses decision against Arsenal
- GOAL! Alvarez equalises from the penalty spot
- GOAL! Gyokeres penalty puts Arsenal ahead
FULL-TIME
21:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAtletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+7 min: Arsenal with a late free-kick but no real desire to go forward.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: What a strike from Molina, he catches that so well but he can’t keep it down. He wanted a corner but Raya did not get a touch on the ball.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: SEVEN minutes of stoppage time.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Lovely turn from Eze in the middle there, pulled back by Kole but the Atletico Madrid midfielder avoids punishment before Rice sends a shot wide of the post.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Molina is on now, he replaces Cardoso.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Here comes the changes for both sides. Mosquera replaces White and but Molina has to wait for his introduction.
Mosquera straight into the action as Oblak keeps out his effort.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: NO PENALTY!
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Referee in a long conversation with the VAR. He’s coming over to the screen to have a look.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: ANOTHER PENALTY TO ARSENAL!
Eberechi Eze fouled by Hancko.
Standard Sport's Matt Verri
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDoes seem strange the way Arteta changes his front three. He's gone from having all the runners on to now having all the more technical players on, but with no real threat in behind. Not a lot of balance
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Think the Arsenal defenders will be glad to see the back of Alvarez as he is replaced by Alex Baena.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: CHANCE!
Atletico should be ahead as Lookman beats White to the punch in the area but shoots straight at Raya. Either side and it’s 2-1 to the hosts.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: The tempo has just dropped from Atletico ever so slightly.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Not the best of introductions from Trossard as he immediately puts Arsenal under pressure and then sells Hincapie short with an under-hit pass.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Eze turns his man and tries to slip in Madueke, but Ruggeri makes a fine tackle.
Arsenal then make a triple change with Madueke, Martinelli and Gyokeres making way for Saka, Trossard and Gabriel Jesus.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: Alvarez tries to score directly from a corner but Raya helps the ball over the bar. Atletico keep the attack live, though Lookman fires over at the back post.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: Arsenal are on the ropes here. First Griezmann crashes an effort against the crossbar and then sees another effort deflected. behind for a corner.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: The noise inside the ground has gone up a level since the goal and the Atletico fans are getting on the referee’s back after Alvarez was caught late by Rice.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal
21:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: During those Atletico Madrid celebrations, Eze has replaced Odegaard for Arsenal.
Standard Sport's Matt Verri
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneShould never be a penalty, considering it bounced off White's shin and onto his arm, but was always going to be given considering the farcical penalty given for something similar last night.
Arsenal, you would think, are about to come under some serious pressure in this final half an hour or so.
GOAL! Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal | Julian Alvarez ‘56
21:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: GOALLLLL
Alvarez against Raya and the Atletico Madrid striker thumps home the penalty.
Standard Sport's Matt Verri
21:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGabriel had some shaky moments early on in possession, but that's him at his best. Throws his body in the way to make a sensational block.
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal
21:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: VAR check for a potential Atletico Madrid penalty.
Handball against White.
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal
21:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne53 min: Oh that is superb defending from Gabriel as he denies Griezmann a certain goal with a wonderful block after Raya had kept out Lookman’s shot.
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Gyokeres, chashing back, fouls Pubill and concedes a free-kick. Alvarez takes and hits the side-netting with a superb strike.
Many inside the stadium thought that was in.
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal
21:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne48 min: Llorente has moved up one to right midfield, allowing Pubill to shuffle across with Le Normand slotting in alongside Hancko in the middle.
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal
21:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Change for Atletico as Simeone has made way for Le Normand. Would imagine a change of system for the home side.
KICK-OFF!
21:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in Madrid.
Fan reaction
20:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAfter what we saw yesterday, this match is just 🥱#ATMARS
— Simi 🌸 (@justdarasimiii) April 29, 2026
Fan thoughts: Penalty verdict
20:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneI don't know how anyone can say it wasn't a penalty, it was a stonewall penalty #ATMARS
— Sullivan (@_Sullivan11) April 29, 2026
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal highlights
20:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne...Gyokeres with the successful penalty
Viktor Gyokeres converts from the spot to put Arsenal ahead ⚽
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 29, 2026
Watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max pic.twitter.com/xBytKfRKEH
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal highlights
20:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHancko with the foul...
Penalty for Arsenal at the Metropolitano! 😮
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 29, 2026
Watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max pic.twitter.com/336y6uEJXn
Fan reaction: Ben White u-turn
20:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBenny Blanco thanks for doing a wonderful Job on lookman Tonight, I take back what I said earlier.#ATMARS
— El Lobo🐺 (@Jaytee_el2094) April 29, 2026
HALF-TIME
20:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAtletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal.
Atletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal
20:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Atletico try to hit back immediately but Lookman heads over the bar.
Standard Sport's Matt Verri
20:46 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMassive goal. It's been a really controlled performance from Arsenal and they have their reward from the penalty spot. Gyokeres' collection of emphatic spot-kicks is added to.
GOAL! Atletico Madrid 0-1 Arsenal | Viktor Gyokeres ‘44
20:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: GOALLLLLL
Viktor Gyokeres makes no mistake from the spot and Arsenal lead in Madrid.
Power did Oblak there.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Viktor Gyokeres bundled over in the box and Arsenal have been awarded a penalty.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Good spell of possession from Arsenal but can it lead to a chance? No, it’s a Atletico Madrid counter-attack instead but Gabriel and Rice put out that fire.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Both teams rather hesitant in possession at times.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Alvarez lively once again but sees yet another shot blocked by Gabriel. Arsenal the makers of their own problems yet again as Odegaard was bounced off the ball far too easily.
Mind you, the pass into him by Zubimendi wasn’t great.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Bit of over-confidence from Saliba as he loses possession in a dangerous position. Atletico don’t need a second invitation to pounce but Alvarez holds his position, thinking he is offside and the attack breaks down.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: CLOSE!
Madueke is inches away from giving Arsenal the lead as he drives inside and unleashes a shot with his left foot which whistles just past the post.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: Atletico look to catch Arsenal on the counter but the Gunners get bodies back before Ruggeri swings in a cross which is met by Alvarez who gets across Gabriel and heads over.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: Hincapie has started the game strong, winning his fair share of duels - in the air and on the ground.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: Break in play is over, Madueke with Arsenal’s first corner of the night which is headed away by Griezmann. Not the best delivery from the Gunners winger there.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Slight concern for Atletico as Alvarez pulled up after attempting to close down Rice in possession. Something to keep an eye on.
Painful one for Gyokeres as he is caught by Madueke as the pair contested a ball in the air.
Standard Sport's Matt Verri
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat's what Gyokeres can do when he's given space. Picked out Odegaard nicely too - Arsenal captain has to do much more with that. Huge chance.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Powerful run from Gyokeres as he holds off the challenge from Llorente and picks out Odegaard in the middle. However, the Arsenal captain sees his effort charged down.
Chances at both ends.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: CHANCE!
Brilliant feet from Alvarez and he catches a shot sweetly but Raya is equal to it and the Arsenal keeper then punches the resulting corner away.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Simeone winds up a long throw but it’s headed away by Gabriel before Martinelli looks to set Gyokeres free, though the Brazilian gets far too much on his pass.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Atletico are happy to sit off and allow Arsenal to have the ball. That is a likely ploy as the hosts have been devastating on the counter-attack in the Champions League this season.
Standard Sport's Matt Verri
20:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReally good from Madueke. His end product can be a bit hit and miss but that was a lovely burst into space and a great cross stood up to the back post. Hincapie should done done more with it.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Whistles from the Atletico supporters as Arsenal enjoy a bit of possession. Madueke speeds things up with a wonderful bit of skill and hangs up a cross to the back post but Hincapie takes his eye off the ball at the crucial moment.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Good defending by Hincapie but he gifts possession back to Atletico immediately as his long ball up the pitch is collected by the hosts and Saliba has to make a clearance.
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Hincapie slips over and that allows Atletico to get forward for the first time tonight. The ball finds its away to Alvarez who has an effort charged down by Rice on the edge of the box.
KICK-OFF!
20:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAway we go in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
As it stands
19:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Champions League semi-finals kicked off last night with a nine-goal thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich.
HERE WE GO!
19:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Kick-off is next.
Last time out
19:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneViktor Gyokeres ended his goal drought with a brace as Arsenal earned a stunning 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League earlier in the season.
After both sides struck the crossbar, Gabriel headed home the first of Arsenal's quartet in 13 scintillating second-half minutes.
Gabriel Martinelli added a second with 64 minutes gone before Gyokeres landed a quickfire double in the 67th and 70th minutes to leave Diego Simeone's side shell-shocked.
Watch: Arsenal warm-ups
19:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMadueke 🤝 Saka #UCL pic.twitter.com/LiiHYNGO86
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 29, 2026
Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal Premier League fixture change
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta admitted Arsenal's clash with Burnley being moved to a Monday night is "not ideal" as he said he understood anger from supporters.
The Gunners' final Premier League home match of the season will take place at 8pm on May 18 against Burnley.
All other fixtures that gameweek will be played on Sunday May 17, but Arsenal's match at home to Burnley is the only one to have been changed due to television picks.
Kick-off approaching in Madrid
19:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Arsenal transfer interest in Julian Alvarez confirmed
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDiego Simeone has suggested Arsenal are interested in Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez.
The Gunners hold a long-standing interest in the former Manchester City forward, and reportedly weighed up a move last summer before signing Viktor Gyokeres.
Alvarez moved to Spain in 2024 in a deal worth up to £81.5million, and still has four years to run on his contract at the Metropolitano.
Seedorf tips Arsenal
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneClarence Seedorf has said Arsenal’s ability to defend could make the difference if they reach the Champions League final.
Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, with the first leg taking place at the Wanda Metropolitano tonight.
The showdown in the Spanish capital has its work cut out to live up to the excitement of the first semi-final tie after Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich shared nine-goals in a Champions League classic.
Seedorf, though, was not impressed with the defending on show from both sides and has gone as far to tip the Gunners to win the trophy - should they overcome Atletico - due to their ability to keep the opposition out.
Team news reminder
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak, Ruggeri, Cardoso, Koke, Griezmann, Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Alvarez, Simeone, Lookman.
Substitutes: Musso, Esquivel, Mendoza, Sorloth, Alex Baena, Almada, Lenglet, Molina, Vargas, Le Normand, Bonar, Julio Diaz.
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Salmon, Norgaard, Eze, Trossard, Saka, Dowman, Jesus.
Gerrard on Atletico
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSteven Gerrard, speaking to TNT Sports ahead of kick-off: "I think this Atletico team are there for the taking, I don't think they are as good as they were a few years ago.
"Of course they will raise their game tonight and it will be a challenge for Arsenal but I think this is a wonderful opportunity for Arsenal to try and get it done tonight - or put themselves with one foot in that [Champions League] final."
Fan reaction: Arsenal's front three
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArteta o, how is Eze or Saka not starting?
— ♏️wheelie♏️ (@WhilWhillz) April 29, 2026
This front 3 hasn't produced a thing this season.. #Arsenal #ATMARS
Fan thoughts: Arsenal lineup
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf This Lineup Does Work & We Get A Result, None Of Us Will Complain About It But If We Lose, We Will Have Every Right To Criticize It. #ATMARS #COYG #UCL
— AngeloAB2025 (@Ab2025Ange51191) April 29, 2026
Fan reaction: Playing for a draw
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGiven our front three, I can't see how we will win this game. Atletico are the favorites, considering their attacking line-up. Arteta seems to be playing for a draw here. #ATMARS #UCL
— Tristan #AFC (@Tristan_Merik) April 29, 2026
Arsenal changes
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTonight's Arsenal team shows two changes from the side that started the 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli return in place of Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze.
Eze, at least, is on the bench after shrugging off a knock.
Atletico Madrid team in full
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAtletico Madrid XI: Oblak, Ruggeri, Cardoso, Koke, Griezmann, Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Alvarez, Simeone, Lookman
Substitutes: Musso, Esquivel, Mendoza, Sorloth, Alex Baena, Almada, Lenglet, Molina, Vargas, Le Normand, Bonar, Julio Diaz
CONFIRMED ATLETICO MADRID TEAM NEWS
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the home side this evening...
XI 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/TbgxdO7gR0
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) April 29, 2026
Standard Sport's Matt Verri
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArteta has decided to be cautious with the fitness of Saka and Eze, who are both on the bench.
It means Arsenal start with a front three of Madueke, Gyokeres and Martinelli.
Feels a strange call considering how much Arsenal have struggled with that trio in attack previously - there is not a lot of technical security there.
Not hard to imagine the Gunners finding it tough to get up the pitch and control things tonight.
Arsenal team in full
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Salmon, Norgaard, Eze, Trossard, Saka, Dowman, Jesus.
CONFIRMED ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Arsenal team selected by Mikel Arteta...
🔵 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔘
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 29, 2026
😤 Saliba and Gabriel holding it down
©️ Odegaard leading the fight
⚡️ Martinelli returns to the XI
Let's make our mark, Gunners ✨
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal live - team news imminent
18:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
Koke hoping for incredible Griezmann goodbye
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKoke says the Atletico Madrid squad are hoping to send off Antoine Griezmann with a Champions League title.
"It would be incredible if we could say goodbye with the Champions League [trophy] but we all have the motivation anyway.
“This is a team and we play with the intent to achieve the maximum, and the maximum is the Champions League."
Thierry Henry reveals what he 'wants to see' from Arsenal
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThierry Henry has revealed what he ‘wants to see’ from Arsenal as they face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final tonight.
Arsenal have faced plenty of criticism for their style of play this season, but Henry hopes they will not deviate too much from the winning formula they found back when the two teams met in the league phase.
Martin Odegaard responds to transfer talk as 'mindset' explained
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMartin Odegaard has dismissed speculation over his Arsenal future.
Arsenal are expected to have to sell at least one major first-team player to fund investment this summer.
Odegaard will enter the final two years of his current contract at the end of the season but he insisted he is not thinking about a potential move.
Click here for the Arsenal captain's quotes in full!
Why Arsenal may be the big winners from PSG vs Bayern thriller
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneParis Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich played out a Champions League classic on Tuesday night, but the biggest winners could have been Arsenal.
The two European elites shared nine goals in a record-breaking semi-final first leg, in what some onlookers have described a throwback to bygone age or an antidote to modern football.
There was no sign of celebrating the winning of a corner, lining up for a long throw or any set-piece trickery, rather just two teams throwing hammer and tong at their opponent to see who came out on top.
But that's not to say everyone would have been happy in the dressing rooms after the game.
Predicted Arsenal XI
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGabriel Martinelli has scored six goals in the Champions League this season and is pushing to start on the left wing, offering more pace on the counter-attack.
Kai Havertz is out with the muscular injury he picked up against Newcastle, though that injury is not believed to be a serious one.
With the German out, Viktor Gyokeres is likely to get the nod to lead the line over Gabriel Jesus.
Predicted Arsenal XI: Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Gyokeres.
Arsenal face 'significant danger' against Atletico as storm brews
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNot for the first time this season, Arsenal go into a match needing to give particular thought to the state of a pitch.
That felt par for the course in March when the Gunners turned up at Field Mill to face Mansfield in the FA Cup.
Areas of the pitch had very little grass and others were watered significantly, all part of the fun and games that are baked into a cup tie against lower-league opposition.
It feels far more unnatural to be having these discussions before a Champions League semi-final tie, but the Metropolitano Stadium's surface has proved a difficult opponent in itself over the last few months.
Rewind: Atletico Madrid 1-0
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePainful memories for Arsenal from their one and only visit to the Metropolitano Stadium.
This was in a European semi-final too...
Diegol. pic.twitter.com/rT1oNk7rfj
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) April 29, 2026
Ruthless Mikel Arteta can solve major Arsenal problem against Atletico Madrid
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs Kai Havertz trudged off the pitch, shirt pulled over his face in devastation, the fear was that not just his season was over but potentially Arsenal's too.
While Havertz is understood to have avoided a significant injury and should return from the muscular issue to play some part in the run-in, any absence at this stage of the season is magnified.
He will miss the Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid tonight and that leaves Mikel Arteta with a dilemma.
The leading candidate to start up front - and the man Arteta will almost certainly turn to - is Viktor Gyokeres. However, with the two biggest competitions still there to be won, Arteta needs to be ruthless and consider alternatives.
Click here to read Matt Verri's Arsenal preview!
Tonight's settings
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Metropolitano Stadium is one of the most intimidating grounds for any away side and this will mark Arsenal's second ever visit to stadium.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal latest match odds
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAtletico Madrid to win: 2/1
Arsenal to win: 5/4
Draw: 9/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis will be just the fourth time Atletico Madrid and Arsenal have met in a competitive fixture, and they can't be separated on the head-to-head.
Atletico Madrid wins: 1
Arsenal wins: 1
Draws: 1
Score prediction
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAtletico have been a potent force in attack with 34 goals in the Champions League this season.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have conceded just five goals in their 12 matches.
It feels like a game where both sides will cancel each other out.
Draw, 1-1.
Atletico Madrid team news
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAdemola Lookman trained with the squad on Tuesday but Diego Simeone is unsure if the Nigeria international will be fit to start.
Arsenal team news: Eze fit after injury scare
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have been boosted by the news that Eberechi Eze is available for selection after the midfielder was forced off early in the second half against Newcastle at the weekend.
Riccardo Calafiori is also set to return after missing the last four games.
Kai Havertz, however, is sidelined.
How to watch
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm BST on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal.
While last night's Champions League semi-final lived up to all the pre-match expectations, this one offers a fascinating matchup as both sides have adopted a playing style this season which they have not always been synonymous with in previous years.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from the Metropolitano Stadium. Stick with us!
