Arsenal and Atletico Madrid meet in Spain aiming for Champions League final return
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal are set to begin their Champions League semifinal series, both teams eager to return to the final after a lengthy absence. Atletico last reached the final in 2016, while Arsenal's last appearance was in 2006. Key players for both teams will be missing, with Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber ruled out due to injuries.
- ▪Atletico Madrid and Arsenal are competing in the Champions League semifinals.
- ▪Atletico last played in the semifinals in 2016 and Arsenal in 2006.
- ▪Atletico's Ademola Lookman is set to start despite recent injury concerns.
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