Budapest dreams hang in the balance as Arsenal and Atletico Madrid collide at the Emirates in Tuesday’s Champions League semi‑final second leg. Last week’s 1‑1 draw in Madrid – a tale of three penalties and VAR drama – leaves the Gunners with a slight edge, unbeaten in 14 European matches and chasing their first final in 20 years.

Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz are fit to return, while Viktor Gyökeres’ brace against Fulham underlined Arsenal’s attacking rhythm. At home, Arteta’s men boast a formidable record against Spanish opposition, losing just once in their last 15 UEFA fixtures.

Atletico, buoyed by Julian Alvarez’s record‑breaking strike and a weekend win over Valencia, have rediscovered form after a spring slump. Simeone’s side has history on their side, progressing from six of ten ties when drawing the first leg at home, but their leaky away defence — conceding at least twice in seven of their last ten road games — could prove costly.

With Arsenal’s revitalised attack and fortress‑like home record, the Gunners look primed to book their ticket to Budapest.