Arsenal drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg. Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal, while Julian Alvarez equalized for Atletico from the penalty spot.
Madueke Gets 8, Gyokeres With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Atletico Madrid
Arsenal faced off against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 44th minute thanks to Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Julian Alvarez equalised for the Madrid giants from the penalty spot in the 56th minute. The match finished with Arsenal earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Atletico Madrid.
GK: David Raya – 7/10
He made a few solid saves at the back and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.
RB: Ben White – 6/10
White earned the ball twice for his team but gave away a cheap penalty.
CB: William Saliba – 7/10
He cleared the danger when he could and was a rock at the back.
The final score was 1-1, with Arsenal and Atletico Madrid drawing.
Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal, and Julian Alvarez equalized for Atletico Madrid from the penalty spot.
Madueke received a rating of 8, while Gyokeres was rated at 7.5.
Mikel Arteta criticized the VAR decision to overturn a penalty for Eberechi Eze, calling it 'completely unacceptable'. Arsenal drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
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CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10
Gabriel put his foot through the ball when required and was tidy with his passing.
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 29: Declan Rice of Arsenal is challenged by Antoine Griezmann and Marcos Llorente of Atletico de Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at Metropolitano Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
LB: Piero Hincapie – 6.5/10
He made a few crucial interceptions on the defensive end of the pitch.
Odegaard retained possession well for his team, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 5.5/10
He made one good chance in the final third and was tidy with his passing.
CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10
Rice was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.
RW: Noni Madueke – 8/10
He caused a few headaches for his marker, but there was no goal for him.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 7.5/10
Gyokeres did well to score his penalty in the 44th minute.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10
He earned possession back once and was accurate with his passing.
CM: Eberechi Eze – 6/10
He made a few decent chances in the final third.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10
Saka was a constant menace on the right wing.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 6/10
He saw a lot of the ball but couldn’t do much with it.