Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in decisive Champions League semifinal second leg
Arsenal seek their first trophy of the season under Mikel Arteta, while Diego Simeone's side aim for a third European final in 12 years in a fixture marking Antoine Griezmann's last chance for silverware with the club.
Arsenal will host Atletico Madrid for the decisive second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday. The fixture follows a 1–1 draw in Madrid, where goals were scored by Julian Alvarez and Viktor Gyokeres, leaving the aggregate score level and the outcome of the tie entirely dependent on the performance in London.
Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, face significant pressure to secure their first trophy of the season. This domestic and European campaign has been a primary objective for the club under the Spanish coach, with the potential to end their trophy drought hinging on this single match.
Conversely, Atletico Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, aim to reach their third Champions League final in 12 years. The Spanish side has previously lost two finals against Real Madrid in 2014 and 2016, adding historical weight to their pursuit of a breakthrough appearance in Budapest.
The fixture carries additional narrative significance as it represents Antoine Griezmann's final opportunity to win a European trophy with Atletico before his anticipated move to Orlando City in the MLS this summer. CBS Sports notes that the upcoming clash serves as his last chance to deliver a long-awaited European honour to his beloved club.
Broadcast coverage for the match is available via Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and CBS Sports Golazo Network. The US-based networks will provide simultaneous coverage, with pre-match and post-match programming integrated into their daily Champions League schedules.
While CBS Sports has released starting lineups for both teams, these selections remain subject to change due to potential injuries, suspensions, or tactical decisions made prior to kick-off. The match prediction from the broadcaster suggests a narrow victory for Arsenal, but the competitive balance remains tight given the aggregate scoreline.
