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Atletico Madrid name Julian Alvarez in travelling squad for Arsenal clash despite first-leg injury
TL;DR
Atletico Madrid has included Julian Alvarez in their squad for the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, despite his recent injury. Arsenal aims for a win to reach their first final since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Key points
- Julian Alvarez included in Atletico Madrid's squad
- Match against Arsenal is a Champions League semi-final
- Arsenal aims for first final since 2006
- First leg ended in a 1-1 draw
- Injury concerns for both teams
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Atletico Madrid name Julian Alvarez in travelling squad for Arsenal clash despite first-leg injury
Arsenal are looking to play in their first Champions League final since 2006 later this month and will be desperate to get the job done when they host Atletico Madrid in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final tie at Emirates Stadium tomorrow. The Gunners played a 1-1 draw in the first-leg last week and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be hoping for some injury boosts after Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz missed Saturdayâs Premier League victory over Fulham.
Atletico also have injury concerns of their own after Argentine striker Julian Alvarez â a summer target for the North London club â did not make the matchday squad against Valencia at the weekend. The former Manchester City star came off towards the end of the first-leg against Arsenal due to an injury and appears to be a doubt for tomorrowâs game. However, Alvarez has been named in Atleticoâs travelling squad for tomorrowâs game at the Emirates, but it remains to be seen whether he will be available to play.
Q&A
Will Julian Alvarez play in the Champions League match against Arsenal?
Julian Alvarez has been named in Atletico Madrid's travelling squad, but it is uncertain if he will play due to his recent injury.
What is the significance of the Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid match?
The match is crucial for Arsenal as they seek to reach their first Champions League final since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Who are the key injured players for Arsenal ahead of the second leg?
Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz missed the recent match against Fulham and are among the key injured players for Arsenal.
