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Champions League Goal Performance
Comparison of goals scored and conceded in the current competition.
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Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams still in pursuit of their first-ever Champions League trophy do battle at Estadio Metropolitano on Wednesday night, as Atletico Madrid play host to Arsenal in an intriguing semi-final first-leg showdown.The winners of this two-legged tie will test their mettle against either Bayern Munich or holders Paris Saint-Germain in the final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30.Match previewAtletico Madrid are gearing up for their seventh European Cup/Champions League semi-final and their first since the 2016-17 campaign after edging past Spanish rivals Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. Long-regarded as a conservative unit under head coach Diego Simeone, Atleti have reimagined their identity on the continent this term, having already recorded their highest-ever goal tally in Europe’s premier competition with 34 goals – eclipsing their previous best from the 2013-14 campaign (26). They scored eight of their UCL goals this season against Arsenal’s rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a two-legged last-16 win (8-5).The Madrid-based giants have found the net in each of their last 12 matches across all competitions, most recently winning 3-2 at home to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Saturday, ending a four-game losing run in the top flight and consolidating their place in the top four.A tricky test against Arsenal awaits Atletico, who suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at the Emirates during the league phase earlier this season. Simeone’s men have also won just two of their last 12 matches against English teams in UEFA competition (D2 L8), while they have a mixed record in Champions League semi-finals (W3 L3).However, Atleti have prevailed in 11 of their last 15 European two-legged ties against English opposition, including all three semi-finals, while they head into Wednesday’s contest in the Spanish capital having lost only two of their last 18 meetings with English clubs in Madrid (W9 D7), so there is reason to be optimistic of success this time around.© Iconsport / Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi ImagesFor the first time in the club’s history, Arsenal have reached the Champions League semi-finals for the second successive season, and for the fourth time overall, after edging past Sporting Lisbon 1-0 on aggregate in the quarter-finals, following up a 1-0 first-leg win in Portugal with a 0-0 second-leg draw in North London. Mikel Arteta’s side topped the 36-team league phase with a perfect record (W8 D0 L0) and they remain the only unbeaten team in this season’s...
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team ...
Atletico Madrid host Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.The La Liga outfit beat domestic rivals Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-final, while Arsenal edged Sporting CP 1-0.AdvertisementAtletico defeated Athletic Club 3-2 in La Liga on Saturday, ending a four-game winless run across all competitions.They are aiming to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2016.Atletico rank second for goals scored, eighth for big chances created and 10th for shots on target per game in the competition this season.They have been vulnerable defensively, conceding 26 goals and keeping one clean sheet. Despite this, Atletico are expected to give Arsenal a sterner test than Sporting.The hosts will cede possession and press aggressively, using their athleticism. Only three teams have covered more distance per match in the competition.AdvertisementThey relied heavily on transitions and individual brilliance against Barcelona, and are likely to do the same here.Atletico must be cautious when pressing to deny Arsenal the chance to exploit any space.The Rojiblancos have won one, lost one and drawn two of their previous four meetings with Arsenal.The visitors head into this clash on the back of a huge 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday, climbing to the top of the Premier League table.Arsenal are the only side yet to be defeated in the Champions League this term (W11, D1).They have built their campaign on defensive resilience and control, conceding the fewest goals and keeping the most clean sheets.AdvertisementArsenal are ranked seventh for goals scored, fifth for big chances created and seventh for shots on target per game.The Gunners will look to build momentum slowly, exploiting the spaces behind Atletico’s press. They will also aim to take advantage of their set-piece prowess.Arsenal must avoid turnovers and passive build-up, as this could expose them defensively and allow Atletico to build momentum.Team newsAtletico will be without Pablo Barrios and Jose Maria Jimenez, while David Hancko and Ademola Lookman are doubtful.Mikel Merino is sidelined for Arsenal, while Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze could miss out.AdvertisementPredicted line-upsAtletico Madrid (4-4-2): Juan Oblak, Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, Marc Pubill, Mateo Ruggeri, Koke, Alex Baena, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Gonzalez, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Piero Hinc...
Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal live stream: How to watch Champions League ...
Pressure is abundant as Arsenal travel to face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, live on Paramount+. Only games separate the Gunners from ...
Atleti vs Arsenal Champions League preview: Where to watch, predicted ...
All you need to know about the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final tie between Atleti and Arsenal.
