- Spanish giants Atletico Madrid welcome Mikel Arteta and Arsenal at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for a crucial first leg encounter in the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.
- Los Rojiblancos are coming off a spirited 3-2 win on aggregate over Barcelona, while Arsenal are coming off a nervy 1-0 win on aggregate over Sporting.
- Julian Alvarez could be a key player who could have a defining say on who will win the game between the two European giants.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal Live Streaming: Team News, Lineups & TV Guide

Summary
Argentine head coach Diego Simeone and his Atletico Madrid side welcome English giants Arsenal and Mikel Arteta in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, 29th April 2026 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The upcoming contest pits two teams against each other who have solid defensive foundations but have found it hard to score the winning goal in recent games across different competitions.
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have been pretty evenly matched in their rivalry, which saw its dawn in 2018 in the UEFA Europa League. Los Rojiblancos will be desperate to build on the positives from the UCL quarterfinals tie against Barcelona, where they progressed 3-2 on aggregate.
Simeone's men will be facing Arteta and the Gunners, who have mastered the dark arts of converting from set pieces this season, and will be looking to employ similar tactics on Wednesday. Across head-to-head meetings against each other, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal have registered a win for each team, while two other meetings have ended as a draw.
A win will be an invaluable result for either side in the upcoming game, and especially for Mikel Arteta and the English giants, in what is expected to be a tight and fiery affair between two clubs known for their aggression on the football field. Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, and Alexander Sorloth are going to be a few of the stars who will be expected to make the home advantage count against Arsenal on April 29. Atleti fans following the UCL action can find here all the important information from today's match: kick-off, time, venue, and where to watch Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal, and more.
Where to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal- UEFA Champions League
The Gooners wanting to tune into the upcoming clash can access the Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal live streaming on these platforms. Spanish and English football fans following UCL action can also tune in for up-to-date live scores at Sportsdunia.
Country/Region | Live Streaming | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
USA | Paramount+, TUDN, DAZN | - |
UK | HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video | BBC |
India | Sony LIV | Sony Sports Network |
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Match Info
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Date: Wednesday, 29th April, 2026
Kick-off time: 19:00 GMT, 00:30 IST
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Referee: Danny Makkelie
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Injuries
The upcoming game between Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal on Wednesday will see some players absent from the field.
Reason | Atletico Madrid | Injury Type/Reason | Arsenal | Injury Type/Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Injury | Jose Gimenez | Muscle | Muscle | |
Knock | ||||
Pablo Barrios | Thigh | Foot | ||
Knock |
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Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal takes place on Wednesday, 29th April 2026, at 19:00 GMT.
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