Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid live score: Champions League result, updates, stats from semifinal second leg

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One of the participants in this year's Champions League final will be determined at the conclusion of today's match at the Emirates as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their semifinal matchup.

The two sides played out a tense 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Metropolitano, a match that ended with VAR controversy as Arsenal's potential game-winning penalty was controversially nullified on review.

That leaves everything to play for in the second leg, with both teams carrying injuries down the stretch of a long and grueling season.

Neither of these clubs have ever won a Champions League title before, losing a combined four European finals between them. Now, they are on the doorstep of a return to that stage with a chance to erase the history.

The Sporting News is following the Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid live score

Location: Emirates Stadium (London, England)
Referee: Daniel Siebert (GER)

Starting lineups (predicted):

Arsenal (4-2-3-1, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie — Rice, Zubimendi — Saka, Eze, Trossard — Gyokeres.

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2, right to left): Oblak (GK) — Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri — Simeone, Koke, Cardoso, Lookman — Griezmann, Alvarez.

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid live updates, highlights from Champions League match

2 hours to kickoff: Welcome to coverage of a pivotal Champions League semifinal second leg! One of these two teams who have never won a European title will once again reach the doorstep of continental glory!

Arsenal have had two left-backs for much of the season, and both have shined in their own ways. Riccardo Calafiori is a swashbuckling star who is stronger attacking player, but Piero Hincapie has moved over from centre-back and been a steady presence on the left. Who gets the start today?

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid kick off time

This Champions League semifinal second leg kicks off from Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, May 5 at 8 p.m. local time in London, England. Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid team news

Arsenal have a number of fitness worries that will go right up until lineups are announced. The trio of Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber all did not train on Monday, indicating they are still struggling with injuries, and while it is possible that one or more pass fit for today, that is unlikely. Mikel Merino remains sidelined with his broken foot, targeting a return for the last match of the season if possible.

MORE: A full roundup of Arsenal team news and injury updates ahead of today's match

The biggest concern for Diego Simeone today is the fitness of his two main strikers Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth. The former was withdrawn late in the first leg at the Metropolitano last week, but he trained on Monday and is expected to be fit to play. If available, Sorloth would likely come off the bench as an injection of attacking energy. Nico Gonzalez and Pablo Barrios are both absent with injuries.

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid live stream, TV channel

Here is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions: