Semi Finals ·
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Half Time
0–1
90 Min
1–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
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Atletico Madrid
4-4-2 · Diego Simeone
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Arsenal
4-3-3 · Mikel Arteta
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal left this 1-1 draw with the sense that more had been available, and the result carried real weight because dropped points increased the pressure in the fixtures to come. Arsenal had entered with stronger market trust and looked the more control-oriented side on paper, but Atletico’s discipline ensured the contest never opened into a comfortable away win. In the end, neither team converted pressure into decisive separation.
Arsenal had led 1-0 at half-time after a controlled opening period, and that advantage reflected their steadier possession and cleaner transitions through midfield. Mikel Arteta’s side had looked composed in their 4-3-3 structure, while Diego Simeone’s Atletico, set up in a 4-4-2, stayed compact and patient, waiting for moments to disrupt rhythm rather than chase the game recklessly. The first half had belonged to Arsenal in terms of territory and control, but the margin remained narrow enough to leave the contest alive.
After the interval, Atletico raised their intensity and found a more forceful way into the match. Their pressing became more aggressive, their set-piece threat more visible, and their direct attacks gave Arsenal fewer easy exits. The equaliser changed the tone of the evening and forced both coaches into a more careful tactical balance. Neither side then managed to create a sustained final-third edge, and the draw ultimately reflected a match where both teams had worked hard to limit risk without finding the extra quality that decided tight Champions League ties.
Two substitutions shaped the momentum and altered the feel of the game, even if they did not produce a decisive breakthrough. Atletico’s bench injections helped them sustain pressure for longer spells, while Arsenal’s changes were designed to restore control and blunt the home side’s transitions. Those adjustments were sensible, but neither manager unlocked a clear advantage in the final phase.
What next: both sides moved on knowing that this point preserved options, but it also left little margin for error in the matches ahead.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and the consequence will be clear: the side that handles the decisive moments better would move a step closer to control in the tie, while the other would be left chasing answers under Champions League scrutiny. For readers in Malta, where the knockout stage always sharpens interest, this should feel like a classic test of character and tactical discipline rather than a game of open margins.
Arsenal will enter with stronger market trust, which will point toward a control-oriented script built on possession, cleaner transitions and patience in the final third. That would place the burden on Atletico Madrid to disrupt rhythm early, make the game feel cramped, and force Arsenal into decisions under pressure. If Arsenal can settle the tempo, they should be able to create enough chances through sustained territory and smarter rotations between the lines.
Diego Simeone will be judged on pressing balance and rest-defense organization. In a 4-4-2, Atletico Madrid will likely try to deny central access, keep distances compact and spring forward when the ball is turned over. But if the press is too aggressive, gaps could open behind the first wave, and that is where Arsenal would look to turn possession into territory.
Mikel Arteta’s bench timing could become decisive if the match remains level after the first hour. A 4-3-3 structure should give Arsenal the platform to circulate the ball, pin Atletico back and manage the tempo, but the game may still hinge on when the manager chooses to change the pressing rhythm or add fresh legs in attack. In a match framed by pressure, one well-timed substitution could shift the balance more than a long spell of sterile possession.
If this stays level into the final phase, bench decisions and set pieces could decide it.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
Marc Pubill is penalised for pushing Gabriel Jesus
Piero Hincapie wins an air challenge against Nahuel Molina
Leandro Trossard is penalised for pushing Marc Pubill
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Jan Oblak as he comes out and claims the ball
Oh no. From a promising position Leandro Trossard from Arsenal miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
Gabriel Jesus wins an air challenge against Koke
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Nahuel Molina shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
Nahuel Molina tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of David Raya
David Hancko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Matteo Ruggeri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ademola Lookman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ademola Lookman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Declan Rice is blocked
The cross by Piero Hincapie from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
Declan Rice fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Marc Pubill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Johnny Cardoso is leaving the field to be replaced by Nahuel Molina in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Trossard from Arsenal trips Marcos Llorente
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Cristhian Mosquera shoots from outside the box, but Jan Oblak has it under control
Cristhian Mosquera tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jan Oblak
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ben White is leaving the field to be replaced by Cristhian Mosquera in a tactical substitution.
Marc Pubill relieves the pressure with a clearance
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 56%, Arsenal: 44%.
Marc Pubill relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked
A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked
Gabriel Jesus makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Arsenal!
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 55%, Arsenal: 45%.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Arsenal.
The referee is not having the complaints from David Hancko who is given a yellow card for dissent
PENALTY! - David Hancko from Atletico Madrid commits a penalty against Eberechi Eze.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Julian Alvarez is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Alejandro Baena.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Koke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marc Pubill is penalised for pushing Leandro Trossard
William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 56%, Arsenal: 44%.
David Raya from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ben White could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Ademola Lookman should have scored from that position
Good effort by Ademola Lookman as he directs a shot on target, but David Raya saves it
Antoine Griezmann creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Marc Pubill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Julian Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Eberechi Eze makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
Johnny Cardoso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Pubill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Viktor Gyoekeres is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in a tactical substitution.
Noni Madueke is leaving the field to be replaced by Bukayo Saka in a tactical substitution.
Gabriel Martinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Trossard in a tactical substitution.
Johnny Cardoso is penalised for pushing Eberechi Eze
Jan Oblak relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal trips Johnny Cardoso
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Ademola Lookman goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
The cross by Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Viktor Gyoekeres from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Griezmann swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Julian Alvarez shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
Julian Alvarez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of David Raya
Julian Alvarez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Declan Rice from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Julian Alvarez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gabriel successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antoine Griezmann is blocked
The cross by Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A shot by Johnny Cardoso is blocked
CROSSBAR! A shot from Antoine Griezmann stings the crossbar!
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Gabriel is penalised for pushing Antoine Griezmann
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 51%, Arsenal: 49%.
Marc Pubill is penalised for pushing Gabriel Martinelli
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Viktor Gyoekeres wins an air challenge against Robin Le Normand
Martin Oedegaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Eberechi Eze in a tactical substitution.
G O O O A A A L - Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! David Raya decided to stay in the middle.
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Atletico Madrid!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Atletico Madrid.
PENALTY! - Ben White handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Ben White but the ref is uninterested.
Marcos Llorente from Atletico Madrid fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Julian Alvarez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Gabriel successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antoine Griezmann is blocked
Martin Zubimendi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antoine Griezmann is blocked
Good effort by Ademola Lookman as he directs a shot on target, but David Raya saves it
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Declan Rice hand-balls
Declan Rice controls the ball with his hand
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Julian Alvarez goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Viktor Gyoekeres is penalised for pushing Johnny Cardoso
Robin Le Normand relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Ben White from Arsenal trips Ademola Lookman
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ademola Lookman wins an air challenge against Ben White
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Giuliano Simeone is leaving the field to be replaced by Robin Le Normand in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.
Giuliano Simeone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
David Hancko wins an air challenge against Viktor Gyoekeres
Goal kick for Arsenal
A chance presents itself to Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid but his header goes wide
The cross by Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 47%, Arsenal: 53%.
G O O O A A A L - Viktor Gyoekeres from Arsenal puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Jan Oblak was close to denying the opportunity.
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Arsenal!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Arsenal.
PENALTY - David Hancko from Atletico Madrid concedes a penalty for pushing Viktor Gyoekeres.
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Martin Zubimendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marcos Llorente makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
David Hancko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The cross by Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Gabriel Martinelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ademola Lookman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marcos Llorente from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Giuliano Simeone relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Piero Hincapie from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid start a counter attack
Ademola Lookman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Martin Zubimendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matteo Ruggeri relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid trips Piero Hincapie
Gabriel successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Julian Alvarez is blocked
David Hancko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 53%, Arsenal: 47%.
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Ademola Lookman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Noni Madueke from Arsenal tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Arsenal
A chance presents itself to Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid but his header goes wide
The cross by Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid start a counter attack
David Hancko relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
Martin Zubimendi hand-balls
Martin Zubimendi controls the ball with his hand
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Noni Madueke swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Viktor Gyoekeres is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
Giuliano Simeone relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 62%, Arsenal: 38%.
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
Ben White from Arsenal is ruled offside
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
Piero Hincapie is penalised for pushing Giuliano Simeone
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Giuliano Simeone is penalised for pushing Piero Hincapie
Johnny Cardoso successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Martin Oedegaard is blocked
Viktor Gyoekeres creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Arsenal start a counter attack
Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
David Raya from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Griezmann swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 68%, Arsenal: 32%.
Julian Alvarez shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
Julian Alvarez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of David Raya
Marcos Llorente relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal start a counter attack
Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Atletico Madrid takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Julian Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Giuliano Simeone from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 75%, Arsenal: 25%.
Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Giuliano Simeone relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Piero Hincapie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Piero Hincapie from Arsenal fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Noni Madueke creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Atletico Madrid: 72%, Arsenal: 28%.
Piero Hincapie relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Arsenal
Viktor Gyoekeres is penalised for pushing Marc Pubill
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Piero Hincapie could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Declan Rice successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Julian Alvarez is blocked
Giuliano Simeone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Atletico Madrid kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Riyadh Air Metropolitano, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Riyadh Air Metropolitano where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Riyadh Air Metropolitano where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Riyadh Air Metropolitano, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Riyadh Air Metropolitano, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Riyadh Air Metropolitano. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal kicks off at 21:00 CEST on Wednesday 29 April 2026 in Malta.
Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
The last 8 meetings between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal show 0 Atletico Madrid wins, 0 draws and 0 Arsenal wins.
This match is in the UEFA Champions League Final Stage at Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain. The round number is not specified.
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