
At the Emirates, Arsenal have been almost invincible in Europe, with only one defeat in their last 24 games (17 wins, 6 draws).
This season, they have won five of their six home Champions League matches. On the other hand, Diego Simeone and Atlético Madrid must win to advance. The Spaniards are coming off a 2-0 win over Valencia in LaLiga, virtually securing a place in the top four. Now the focus is all on the Champions League, where they are aiming for their first final since the 2015/16 season.
The statistics are in their favour in European semi-finals, with six wins in their last seven, including the elimination of Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League in 2018. However, off-field form remains problematic: just three wins in their last ten matches and three defeats in the Champions League this season, all against English teams.
History also favours the English side. Atlético have been beaten 4-0 at this stadium during the league stage and have lost six of their last seven visits to England. Arsenal, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last nine meetings against Spanish sides (W7 D2).
As for the protagonists, Bukayo Saka returns to excellent form, after scoring and assisting at the weekend. On the other hand, Antoine Griezmann remains Atlético's main weapon, especially in the second half of the matches. A significant absence for the Spaniards is expected to be Julián Alvarez.