Is Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League semi-final

Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, head coach Diego Simeone has claimed on the eve of their Champions League semi-final (PA)

Atletico Madrid host Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-finals, with both teams still in pursuit of a maiden trophy in Europe’s top tier.

Diego Simeone’s side saw off Barcelona in an enthralling 3-2 quarter-final tie on aggregate, while Mikel Arteta’s men did just enough in a rather more pedestrian 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting Lisbon.

Arsenal ran out 4-0 winners in the two sides’ league phase encounter earlier this season but both sides have transformed since then, with the Gunners looking depleted and low on confidence after being pegged back in the Premier League title race, while Atletico ran out 3-2 winners in La Liga in their last game and have looked a different beast in the knockout stages.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Atletico Madrid v Arsenal?

The first leg of the semi-final takes place at Atletico’s Estadio Metropolitano, with kick-off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 29 April.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST.

Team news

The home side may be missing striker , who has missed the last two games with a muscle issue but has trained with the squad in the last couple of days.