Arsenal and Atletico Madrid collide for an exciting clash in the UEFA Champions League on October 21. The two teams have made a confident start to their UCL 2025-26 campaigns. While the Gunners have emerged triumphant in both their previous matches, defeating Athletic Bilbao and Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid won over Eintracht Frankfurt but lost to Liverpool.
Arsenal will also feel bolstered by their unbeaten streak on home turf across all competitions this summer, having not conceded a single game at the Emirates Stadium. Their match against Atletico Madrid will be their second-ever outing against coach Diego Simeone's men at the iconic venue. Their previous encounter at the ground was the first-leg semi-final match of the 2017-18 Europa League, which ended in a 1-1 draw, before Atletico qualified for the final with a 1-0 win on their home turf.
Arsenal will be without Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz for the match against Atletico, for whom the fitness and potential absence of Nico Gonzalez will be a major concern after he was subbed off in the recent game against Osasuna with a head injury.
Despite injury concerns, the two teams are expected to produce a thrilling encounter. Placed fifth after two games, Arsenal have the chance to climb to the top of the UCL 2025-26 standings. Atletico are positioned tenth after a win and a loss under their kitty.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Venue
The UEFA Champions League 2025-26 match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Match Start Time
The match will start at 12:30 a.m. Indian Standard Time on Wednesday.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Probable Lineups
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri, Simeone, Barrios, Gallagher, Almada, Griezmann, Alvarez
Where To Watch Live Telecast?
The Arsenal versus Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2025-26 face-off will be televised live in India on the Sony Sports Network channels.
How To Watch Live Streaming?
Fans in India can watch the live streaming of the Arsenal versus Atletico Madrid match on the SonyLiv app and website.