UCL: Arsenal v Atlético De Madrid

One Step from Budapest

Arsenal host Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday night with a trip to the Champions League final on the line. With the tie even, it’s all to play for.

Diego Simeone took no chances at the weekend, resting his entre first team for the weekend against Valencia. A fresh Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, and Ademola Lookman will bring plenty of threat in transition. At the back, they are still somewhat suspect. Interestingly, it was a tactical change at halftime that shored them up in the first left. Without their home crowd, though, it will take something special to go on and beat Arsenal. And without his home crowd, Diego Simeone likely won’t cast such a large shadow on the touchline.

The Gunners are on the brink. They got the job done in Spain, and they should have taken a lead back to London but for a disappointing VAR intervention. Coming off a hugely impressive showing against Fulham, the good vibes appear to be back at The Emirates, and they couldn’t have come at a better time. Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze will be key to progress, while at the back, William Saliba will be key in keeping the visitors out. Mikel Arteta has his side one step away from the club’s second ever final in the UCL. It’s down to the players to execute and keep their nerve.

Can Arsenal take care of business and keep the double alive? Or will Atlético stun the home side? Join us on Tuesday at Dillon’s. We can make history. Let’s get behind the team!

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