Juventus Women striker Chiara Beccari suffers torn ACL in left knee
Juventus Women striker Chiara Beccari suffers a torn ACL, sidelining her for the rest of the season.
Arsenal aims to reach their first Champions League final since 2006 against Atletico Madrid. The team is unbeaten in 12 European matches, but their scoring has slowed in recent knockout rounds.
Arsenal XI vs Atletico Madrid â Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal seek to reach their first Champions League final since 2006 during their trip to Madrid.
Mikel Artetaâs side have reached consecutive semi-finals for the first time in their history. They are currently unbeaten in 12 European matches, winning 10 and drawing 2. That said, their scoring has slowed down significantly during the recent knockout rounds. The Gunnersâ last four knockout games have produced an average of just 1.25 goals. Arteta wants his side to earn their place in the showpiece event.
Defensive solidity has been the foundation of Arsenalâs success in the Champions League recently. They have conceded a mere five goals in twelve matches so far this season. In the twenty-two games that Raya, Saliba, and Gabriel started together, they kept thirteen clean sheets. They concede only 0.5 goals per game when that trio anchors the defensive unit. This immovable object now faces the high-scoring force of Simeoneâs Atletico.
The Gunners won the league phase meeting comfortably with a 4â0 victory last October. Bukayo Sakaâs presence is crucial to that attacking output in the final third. Arsenal average 2.6 goals when the winger starts in the Champions League this term. Viktor Gyökeres will look to find his scoring touch after four games without a goal. Success in Madrid would leave Arsenal one game away from equalled their record unbeaten run.
Mikel Arteta received a major boost with the return of key attacking player Bukayo Saka this week. The England international is in line for his first start in over a month. He looked sharp during a brief cameo against Newcastle after recovering from an Achilles injury. also took part in open training on Tuesday after a recent knock. Arteta may decide to be cautious and name him among the substitutes tonight.
Arsenal is unbeaten in their last 12 European matches, winning 10 and drawing 2.
Arsenal has conceded only five goals in twelve Champions League matches this season.
The key defenders for Arsenal are Raya, Saliba, and Gabriel, who have kept thirteen clean sheets together.
Arsenal last appeared in a Champions League final in 2006.
Juventus Women striker Chiara Beccari suffers a torn ACL, sidelining her for the rest of the season.

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Kai Havertz will miss the first leg due to a muscular injury sustained last weekend. In his absence, Viktor Gyökeres is set to lead the line for the Gunners. Mikel Merino also remains unavailable for selection as he recovers from foot surgery. Jurrien Timber did not train on Tuesday and will miss the trip to Spain. These injuries force some changes to the side that beat Newcastle.
Gabriel Martinelli is pushing to start on the left wing to offer pace on the counter. He has scored six goals in the Champions League so far this season. Riccardo Calafiori is available but may be rested for a more defensive full-back combination. Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera are contenders to start in the wider defensive roles. Declan Rice will anchor the midfield alongside Martin Ădegaard and Martin Zubimendi.
Arsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Gabriel, Saliba, HincapiĂ©; Rice, Ădegaard, Zubimendi; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid at 20:00 BST on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Broadcasting of the semi-final is live on TNT Sports 1 in the United Kingdom.