Champions League 2025-2026: Arsenal-Atletico Madrid, the likely lineups

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Arteta is banking on a very offensive trident with Gyokeres as the central point, flanked by Saka and Trossard. In midfield, Zubimendi will manage the game along with Rice and Eze. In defense, in front of goalkeeper Raya, the novelty is Hincapie on the left flank, with the usual White, Saliba and Gabriel completing the department.

Simeone relies on the same eleven as in the first leg, with Alvarez and Griezmann as offensive references. In midfield Koke and Cardoso will provide solidity and coverage, with Lookman and Giovanni Simeone ready to push on the flanks. The defense protecting Oblak will see Hancko and Pubill in the center, with Llorente and Ruggeri as full-backs.

The likely lineups

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard. All. Arteta.

Aletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; G. Simeone, Cardoso, Koke, Lookman; Alvarez, Griezmann. All. Simeone.