Arsenal fans flooded the streets to welcome players ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid. The atmosphere was electric as supporters showed unwavering support for their team.
Mikel Arteta named an unchanged side for the Champions League semi-final second leg, keeping faith in the lineup that recently secured a 3-0 victory over Fulham. This win allowed Arsenal to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
In the starting XI, Riccardo Calafiori, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Ebere Eze retained their positions. Meanwhile, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are available for selection from the bench after recovering from injuries.
On the opposing side, Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone made one change to his lineup, with Robin Le Normand replacing Johnny Cardoso. Jose Maria Gimenez also returned to the bench after overcoming his injury setback.
Separately, Arsenal’s under-18s achieved a notable victory by defeating West Ham United 2-1 in a thrilling London derby. The match saw both teams score within just 12 minutes of kickoff.
Chuk Obi opened the scoring for West Ham United before Evan Mooney equalized for Arsenal’s under-18s with an impressive volley. Louis Zecevic-John then scored the decisive goal just one minute after the restart.
The under-18s will look to continue their momentum as they prepare for their final home game of the season against Reading on May 9 at 11:30 AM.
