Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal Live Score, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 SF: Alvarez Draws Save; Odeegard's Attempt Blocked

Some eventful minutes and both sides create goal scoring chances. Julian Alvarez almost creates a chance through his personal brilliance, evading two players near the top of the box and then shooting to draw a save from David Raya. Arsenal counter at the other end with Gyokeres leading their charge. The striker reaches the penalty area and pulls the ball across for the onrushing Odegaard. Yet the skipper takes a couple of touches, which allows the Atletico defence to block his eventual effort.

Arsenal are looking the more proactive side in the first ten minutes. They enjoy a lengthy spell of possession and create a chance. Madueke bursts away from his markers down the right and loops a cross to the far post. Hincapie meets it, but with Martinelli in front of him, cannot direct his volley on target.

The match is underway at the Riyadh Air Metropolitan. Atletico Madrid are in their signature home red and white kit and are attacking from left to right. Arsenal are in their away blue kit and are building up from right to left. Pierro Hincapie committed an error immediately after the start of the match and Atletico found a chance to attack. Griezman's shot was blocked.

The head-to-head history between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal is surprisingly limited given their European stature.

• Total Matches: 3

• Atletico Madrid: 01

• Arsenal Won: 01

• Draws: 1

Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals after a tightly contested 1–0 aggregate victory over Sporting CP.

Unlike the high-scoring affairs seen in previous rounds, this tie was a masterclass in tactical discipline.

On April 8, Arsenal secured a crucial 1–0 away win in Lisbon. The match was a defensive grind, but the Gunners found the breakthrough to take a slim advantage back to London.

The return fixture on April 15 was a nervy encounter that ended in a 0–0 draw. Despite Sporting CP hitting the woodwork and creating several late scares, Arsenal’s backline held firm to ensure their first semi-final appearance in years.

In the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Atlético Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 3–2 on aggregate to secure their spot in the semifinals against Arsenal.

The tie was a classic display of Atlético's resilience under Diego Simeone, characterized by a dominant away performance and a tense second leg at home.

Atlético pulled off a stunning 2–0 away victory on April 9. They took full advantage of a disciplined defensive setup and clinical finishing, while Barcelona's frustrations were compounded by a red card in the 44th minute.

Barcelona fought back in Madrid on April 15, winning the match 2–1. Despite the pressure and another Barcelona red card late in the game, Atlético held onto their aggregate lead to progress.

• Location: Madrid, Spain

• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano

• Date: Wednesday, April 29

• Kick-off time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, April 30)

Hello and welcome to the much-awaited first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final clash between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal. Stay tuned for the live score updates, commentary, playing XI and updates.