Arsenal and Atlético Madrid emerge for Champions League semi-final second leg
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Updated · The Guardian · May 5
Arsenal and Atlético Madrid emerge for Champions League semi-final second leg
12 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 5
At Emirates Stadium, Arsenal unveiled a giant ship-themed tifo reading: “Come aboard, we’re expecting you over land and sea” as kick-off approached.
The home side wore red and white, Atlético dark blue, with the stadium atmosphere building before the decisive return match.
The tie began level at 1-1, with Arsenal chasing a first Champions League final in 20 years and Atlético seeking another under Diego Simeone.
With Arsenal's unchanged line-up and Atletico's tactical tweaks, which manager's strategy will prove decisive in this high-stakes Champions League semi-final?
Can Viktor Gyokeres continue his record-breaking debut season and deliver the goals Arsenal needs to reach their first Champions League final under Arteta?
After VAR controversy in the first leg, will officiating decisions again play a pivotal role in determining who advances to the Champions League final?