Arsenal and Atlético Madrid Draw 1-1 in UEFA Champions League Semi-Final First Leg
The first leg of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid concluded on April 29, 2026, with a 1-1 draw at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Gunners took the lead in the 44th minute when Viktor Gyökeres converted a penalty after being fouled by David Hancko of Atlético. The Spanish side equalized in the 56th minute with a penalty from Julián Alvarez, awarded for a handball by Ben White.
VAR played a significant role in the match, most notably during a late penalty initially awarded to Arsenal for a foul on Eberechi Eze, which was controversially overturned after a long review. Atlético almost secured a win late in the match when Antoine Griezmann’s curling shot struck the post. With the aggregate score tied at 1-1, the contest sets the stage for an exciting second leg, scheduled for today, May 6, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Match Details
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Location: London, England
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Stadium: Emirates Stadium
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Date: Wednesday, May 06
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Kick-off time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, April 30)
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the highly anticipated second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final clash between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal. Stay tuned for live score updates, commentary, playing XI, and other updates.