Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League latest score and goal updates as Saka and Eze benched

Atletico Madrid host Arsenal in a crunch Champions League semi-final first leg (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal travel to face Atletico Madrid in a crunch Champions League semi-final first leg today.

The Gunners are looking to maintain their unbeaten record in this season’s tournament and put themselves in the driving seat to reach their first final since 2006.

Mikel Arteta’s side edged past Sporting CP to reach the final four, while Atletico ousted league rivals Barcelona to reach the semi-finals for the first time in nine years.

Julian Alvarez and Ademola Lookman return for the hosts this evening, while Arsenal have both Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka amongst the substitutes.

Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage

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