Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid: How to Watch & Score Prediction

Arsenal host Atlético Madrid at the Emirates aiming to maintain their perfect start to the Champions League league stage. It’s only the third-ever meeting between the two sides – the last came in the 2017–18 Europa League semifinal, where Atléti edged through.

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Match Details

Fixture: Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid
Competition: UEFA Champions League – League Stage
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Date: Tuesday, 21 October
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT+1
How to Watch: BeIN Sports MENA, Canal+ Foot, M+ Liga de Campeones.

Arsenal Form & Team News

- Form: Arsenal are flying — unbeaten in Europe and four points clear in the Premier League after a 1–0 win at Fulham.
- Injuries:
  - Out: Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus
  - .Return: Piero Hincapié could make the bench after a long layoff.
- Rotation options: Martinelli and Merino could start, while Myles Lewis-Skelly may fill in at left-back.
- Predicted lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Merino; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli.

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Atlético Madrid Form & Team News

- Form: Mixed domestic run — three wins from the last four in La Liga after a slow start. In Europe, they bounced back from a 3–2 defeat at Anfield with a 5–0 demolition of Frankfurt.
- Injuries: Johnny Cardoso (ankle) is out — the only confirmed absentee.
- Tactics: Expect Simeone’s side to defend deep, double up on Saka, and grind their way through midfield battles.
- Key players:
  - Julián Alvarez – main attacking threat.
  - Thiago Almada – scored the winner at Osasuna, pushing for a start.
  - Alexander Sørloth – could lead the line at the Emirates.
- Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Simeone; Koke, Barrios, Gallagher; Alvarez, Sørloth.