Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid are gearing up for their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg. The match will determine the first finalist for the final on 30 May in Hungary.
The Stakes in the Second Leg
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, both Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid must win the return match. A draw will lead to extra time and potentially penalties.
Arsenal are aiming to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years. Their only previous final appearance saw them lose 2-1 to Barcelona in Paris.
Atlético de Madrid have a history of final defeats. They lost in 1974, 2014, and 2016, against Bayern Munich in the first instance and Real Madrid in the subsequent two.
Recent Form Ahead of the Clash
Both teams head into the match with important victories in their respective domestic leagues. Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory against Fulham in the Premier League. Atlético Madrid won 2-0 away against Valencia.
In Atlético’s win against Valencia, Obed Vargas recorded his first assist in Europe.
Looking Ahead
The Arsenal vs. Atlético de Madrid match will decide which team advances to the Champions League final.