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  "path": "/2026/04/29/atletico-confirm-triple-injury-blow-hours-arsenal-clash-28167389/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-29T13:47:08.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A headache for Diego Simeone ahead of tonight’s semi-final clash (Picture: Getty)\n\nAtletico Madrid will be without three key stars for tonight’s Champions League semi-final showdown with Arsenal.\n\nDiego Simeone’s side host the Gunners at the Wanda Metropolitano this evening looking to draw first blood before their trip to north London next week.\n\nAtletico confirmed their matchday squad on Wednesday afternoon with Ademola Lookman included having sat out of the weekend game against Athletic Bilbao after picking up a knock in the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad.\n\nThe former Charlton youngster underwent a late fitness test but has been past fit.\n\nPablo Barrios, Jose Gimenez and Nico Gonzalez have all been left out of the squad, however, ruling them out of tonight’s game.\n\nBarrios has only just recently returned from a muscle injury that saw the 22-year-old midfielder miss 16 games, including both quarter-final legs against Barcelona.\n\nVeteran defender Gimenez has also failed to recover from a muscle issue that has ruled him out of the last four games.\n\n##  Get personalised football updates every day\n\nSign up to our daily football newsletter and choose your team to get the latest news, rumours and more about your favourite team.\n\n> Our squad list for tonight ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/QfDAYzN0r3\n>\n> — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) April 29, 2026\n\nGonzalez is a fresh blow with the winger suffering a thigh injury during Tuesday’s training session.\n\nMarca report the injury will also rule the Argentine out of next week’s second leg at the Emirates.\n\nUruguay international Gimenez has been left out of the squad (Picture: Getty)\n\nAtletico will be looking to Julian Alvarez to supply the firepower tonight against one of the clubs who could attempt to sign him this summer.\n\nThe former Manchester City star has scored 20 goals in 52 appearances this term, saving some of his best work for the Champions League where he has scored nine in 13.\n\nGonzalez will also miss next week’s second leg (Picture: Getty)\n\nSpeaking on Tuesday, Simeone acknowledged the growing interest in his striker.\n\n‘I am not in Julian Alvarez’s head,’ Simeone said.\n\n‘I just suppose it is normal. He is an extraordinary player. There is interest from Arsenal, Paris St Germain, Barcelona and other teams. But it is nothing we are concerned about.’\n\nArsenal have injury problems of their own tonight with Kai Havertz ruled out as a result of the groin injury he suffered against Newcastle United on Saturday.\n\nJurrien Timber meanwhile has not recovered from a groin issue of his own.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Atletico confirm triple injury blow hours before Arsenal clash"
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