
UEFA Champions League
7:00 p.mApril 29, 2026
semi-finals

Atlético de Madrid1 – 1
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arsenal*Riyadh Air Metropolitan
Referee: Danny Makkelie, Netherlands


Atlético de Madrid


arsenal
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2.22
Expected Goals (xG)
1.50
Passing by
420 (83%)
Accurate passes
422 (88%)
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13
G
Jan Oblak
6.7
3
d
Matteo Ruggeri
7.3
d
David Hanko
18
d
Mark Pubill
6.9
14
d
Marc Llorente
6.9
22
m
Ademola Lookman
7.0
5
m
Johnny Cardoso
7.0
6
m
Fast (C)
6.9
20
m
Giuliano Simeone
6.6
F
Julian Alvarez
56′
7
F
Antoine Griezmann
6.9
Substitutes
9
F
Alexander Sørloth
21
m
Obed Vargas
11
m
Thiago Almada
4
m
Rodrigo Mendoza
34
m
Julio Diaz
32
d
Javier Bonar
15
d
Clement Lenglet
31
G
Salvi Esquivel
1
G
Juan Musso
d
Nahuel Molina
m
Alex Baena
d
Robin Le Normand
1
G
David Raya
7.2
5
d
Piero Hincapié
6.5
6
d
Gabriel Magalhães
6.9
2
d
Guillem Saliba
6.6
4
d
Ben White
6.2
36
m
Martin Zubimendi
6.5
41
m
Rice Declan
7.0
8
m
Martin Ødegaard (C)
6.9
11
F
Gabriel Martinelli
6.5
F
Viktor Gyökeres
44′
20
F
You Maduek
6.3

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Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in the Champions League, with both teams converting penalties to share the spoils at the Metropolitano.
Arsenal arrived in Madrid as the runaway leaders of the competition. The Gunners maintained a perfect record with eight wins from eight games and sat at the top of the table with 24 points. Atlético de Madrid, meanwhile, was in 14th place with just 13 points from eight games. The contrast in form suggested a comfortable night for the visitors, but football rarely follows the script.
The game burst into life in the 44th minute when Viktor Gyökeres converted from the penalty spot for Arsenal. The Swedish striker showed composure to send the ball past the keeper to give the away side a crucial advantage heading into the break. Arsenal’s perfect record remained intact as they looked to extend their dominance in Europe’s elite competition.
However, Atlético de Madrid had other ideas. The home team dominated possession with 52 percent of possession and created genuine chances in the first half. Despite falling behind, they refused to panic and maintained their attacking threat.
The second half brought immediate drama. Just 12 minutes after the restart, Julián Alvarez stepped up to convert a penalty for Atlético de Madrid in the 56th minute. The Argentinian striker leveled the scores and fired up the home crowd. The momentum had shifted decisively to the hosts.
Atlético de Madrid pushed for a winner with renewed energy. Ademola Lookman fired home, while the home side created several openings in the closing stages. Arsenal’s typically reliable defence, faced sustained pressure. David Raya made three crucial saves to keep the Gunners in the contest.
As the game progressed, both teams had chances to earn the win. Atlético de Madrid registered 18 shots in total and four found the target. Arsenal had 11 shots with just two on target. The home team’s expected goals total of 2.22 suggested they created the best chances.
Arsenal’s passing accuracy of 88 per cent proved superior to Atletico Madrid’s 83 per cent, but the hosts’ intensity made the difference in open play. Matteo Ruggeri impressed for the home side with five tackles and four key assists. His defensive work anchored the resistance of Atlético de Madrid.
David Hancko received a yellow card in the 78th minute as the tension grew. The match remained very balanced until the final whistle, without either team being able to find an advance. Both teams created chances but eventually settled for a point.
The draw keeps Arsenal top of the table with 24 points, although their perfect record is now in tatters. Atletico Madrid’s performance showed that they remain competitive despite their low position in La Liga. The result leaves the Champions League wide open for the final phase.

