Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2025/26 semi-final second leg LIVE: Scores, news, stats, images and free-commentary
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Hello and welcome to SportzPoint's Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid live blog, as we head into the final few nights of the UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 season.
This is going to be one of the biggest nights in Arsenal's history as they look for their second Champions League Final appearance ever. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid are looking to enter their 4th European Cup/Champions League Final.
Julian Alvarez and Viktor Gyokeres scored from the penalty spots as the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, which makes the setup for the second leg more interesting.
With history on the line, we can certainly hope for a great game on our hands. This is me, Koushik Biswas, who will bring you the live updates of the match. So, stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.
Live Updates
Ready for kick-off
We are done with the handshakes, anthems and all the other stuff!
Business time!
They are ready, too!
Saka is ready!
Locked in.
Locker room set. pic.twitter.com/nlQ7kYatKK
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) May 5, 2026
History awaits for them?
BRINGING THE ENERGY. pic.twitter.com/DMNO3o6bCS
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 5, 2026
Lineups | Atletico Madrid
XI: Oblak, Pubill, Hancko, Le Normand, Ruggeri, Simeone, Llorente, Koke, Lookman, Griezmann, Alvarez.
Subs: Musso, Esquivel, Molina, Bonar, Gimenez, Lenglet, Diaz, Vargas, Cardoso, Baena, Mendoza, Almada, Sorloth.
Lineups | Arsenal
XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Hincapie, Mosquera, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Dowman, Havertz, Jesus.
Stats to watch out
Atleti have won only two of their last 13 UEFA matches against English teams (D3 L8).
Stats to watch out
Arsenal have lost only one of their last 24 UEFA matches at home.
They have a record of 17 wins and 6 draws at the Emirates Stadium.
This season, they are unbeaten in all six matches at home with five wins and a draw.
How did Atletico Madrid reach the semis?
The story was a bit different for Atletico Madrid, though.
After finishing 14th in the group stage, they defeated Club Brugge 7-4 on aggregate in the playoffs.
Then they eliminated Tottenham Hotspur by 7-5 in the round of 16 and then Barcelona 3-2 in an all-Spanish quarter-final.
How did Arsenal reach the semis?
Arsenal became the first team to win all of the eight games in the group stage and then defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate in the round of 16 before eliminating Sporting CP in the quarters by 1-0.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Recent meetings
| Competition | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 30/04/2026 | Atletico 1:1 Arsenal |
| UEFA Champions League | 21/10/2025 | Arsenal 4 : 0 Atletico Madrid |
| Europa League | 03/05/2018 | Atletico Madrid 1 : 0 Arsenal |
| Europa League | 26/04/2018 | Arsenal 1 : 1 Atletico Madrid |
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: H2H stats
The contest between the two sides has been fairly even so far.
In the four matches across the competitions they have played against each other, one game has been won by each team. Two games ended in a draw.
In the Champions League, the scene is a bit different, though, as this is only the third time they will be facing each other in the tournament. Interestingly, both the previous games took place in this season only.
Arsenal have previously defeated Atletico Madrid by 4-0 at Emirates, and the other match at Metropolitano has ended in a draw.
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the match on Sony Sports Network TV Channels. They can also stream the match LIVE on the SonyLIV app and website with a paid subscription.
You can also follow the match on our blog as well.
Match details
Match: Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2025/26, Semi-finals, 2nd Leg.
Date: 6 May, 2026
Time: 12.30 am IST
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London.