Arsenal and Atletico Madrid Draw 1-1 in Champions League Semifinal First Leg

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal ended their Champions League semifinal first leg match in a 1-1 draw. The game was held at Atletico's home ground, the Metropolitano Stadium.

Atletico Madrid advanced to the semifinal after defeating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in the quarterfinal round. Arsenal reached the semifinal after a 1-0 victory over Sporting CP. Over the weekend, prior to the Champions League match, Atletico Madrid defeated Athletic Club 3-2 in La Liga. Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 1-0 in Premier League competition and ascended to first place in the Premier League standings following the victory.

Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios and Jose Maria Jimenez were unavailable for the match. David Hancko and Ademola Lookman were listed as doubtful before the contest. Mikel Merino remained sidelined for Arsenal. Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, and Eberechi Eze were questionable for the Gunners.