Predicted Teams Arsenal-Atletico Madrid: Arteta to spring more changes

Atletico Madrid not expected to alter recipe for Arsenal

As expained by Diario AS and Marca, Simeone is expected to more or less reamin with the same line-up. The former see no changes being made from the first leg, while Marca believe that Robin Le Normand could replace Giuliano, a change that his father made at half-time in the first leg. That would see Marc Pubill pushed out to right-back, and Marcos Llorente moving up into midfield, in a formation that easily morphs into five at the back.

Bukayo Saka expected to start for Arsenal

On the other hand, Arteta is expected to make at least three changes from the first leg, including the entire right flank. Saka is likely to start ahead of Cristhian Mosquera, with Eberechi Eze playing behind Viktor Gyokeres. There is also some doubt over whether Gabriel Martinelli will retain his spot on the left wing, or if Leandro Trossard could come in.

Image via Marca. Predicted Teams Arsenal-Atletico Madrid.

That would leave both Havertz and Odegaard on the bench, despite their recoveries. The former was not on the bench for the first tie due to injury, while the Norwegian missed this weekend’s 3-0 over Fulham. Atletico Madrid won 2-0 away at Valencia on Saturday, but Simeone rotated heavily, with only Le Normand starting out of those that are likey to feature.