The recent Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal ended in a 1-1 draw on April 29, 2026, at the Metropolitano Stadium. Both teams scored through penalties, marking a rare occurrence in knockout history.
Key statistics:
- Viktor Gyokeres scored his 19th goal of the season.
- Julian Alvarez netted his 25th goal in just 41 Champions League appearances.
- Declan Rice completed 83 passes, the second-most by an English midfielder in a UEFA Champions League semi-final on record.
- Atletico Madrid’s expected goals (xG) was 2.22, the second-highest against Arsenal this season.
- This was the first Champions League knockout-stage game since the 2001 final where all goals came from penalties.
Mikel Arteta praised his team’s performance, stating, “It’s a massive moment [to reach consecutive semi-finals].” Meanwhile, Diego Simeone expressed confidence heading into future matches, saying, “We’re heading into the semifinals with all our enthusiasm and all our faith.”
Historically, Arsenal has never won the Champions League, reaching the final in 2006 but losing to Barcelona. They have played the most matches across all competitions this season with a total of 57.
Next up for Arsenal is a Premier League match against Fulham on Saturday. They will then face Atletico Madrid again for the second leg of the semi-final. Atletico Madrid has conceded 26 goals in their 14 Champions League games this season.