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Watch: Bukayo with a massive goal right at the end of the first half to give Arsenal the lead vs Atletico Madrid

Bukayo Saka has give Arsenal a massive lead over Athletico Madrid, right at the end of the first half.

Viktor Gyokeres held the ball up brilliantly down the right-hand side before dinking a cross over to Leandro Trossard.

The Belgian appeared to hesitate on the ball, and for a moment, it looked like the opportunity might have vanished against a compact Atlético defence.

However, Trossard managed to fire a low drive toward the bottom corner. While Jan Oblak reacted with a sharp parry, Bukayo Saka was the most alert man in the box, to tap it in on the rebound

It is huge goal from Saka and a massive goal that has put Arsenal just 45 minutes away from a place in the Champions League final.

Watch the goal below:

Bukayo Saka steers Arsenal in-front vs Atletico! ?? pic.twitter.com/FLF6cx3wcf

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Saka’s incredible form since returning from injury

Saka has made an instant impact since returning from an Achilles injury, proving once again why he is indispensable to Mikel Arteta’s tactical setup.

After a lengthy spell on the sidelines through April, he returned to the starting lineup this past weekend and looked like a man on a mission.

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In a crucial 3-0 victory over Fulham that kept Arsenal six points (now five) clear at the top of the Premier League, Saka played only 45 minutes but still managed to record a goal and an assist.

Tonight, he has translated that domestic dominance to the European stage.

Bukayo Saka since returning from injury:

– Goal and assist in the title race
– Goal in a Champions League semi-final

Stepping up when it matters ? pic.twitter.com/GhrjzSli5u

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While Arsenal faced heartbreak earlier this year, losing the League Cup final to Manchester City and suffering a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Southampton. the potential for a historic Premier League and Champions League double remains very much alive.

With Saka firing on all cylinders, the Gunners look ready to exorcise their continental demons and finally claim the trophies that have eluded them for decades.

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Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid Champions League line-ups: Two Italians start

Riccardo Calafiori and Matteo Ruggeri are both in the starting line-ups as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League final on Tuesday evening.

Arsenal and Atletico are level at 1-1 at the halfway stage of their Champions League semi-final after goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvaerz, both from the penalty spot, at the Metropolitano last week.

Tonight’s second leg will kick off at 20.00 BST.

Calafiori keeps his place in the Arsenal starting XI after a stellar performance against Fulham in the Premier League over the weekend. The Italy international was denied his first goal at The Emirates after a late VAR review on Saturday.

The former Roma and Bologna defender had missed four matches across all competitions with a knock leading up to the first leg of this tie, and was left on the bench for the opening game last week. This is the first time since December that Calafiori has started two games in a row for Arsenal.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on January 31, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on January 31, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ruggeri also keeps his place at left-back in the Atletico Madrid line-up. The former Atalanta wing-back has started in 12 of Atleti’s 15 Champions League outings this term and was one of several key players that Diego Simeone decided to rest for the LaLiga match against Valencia over the weekend.

Former Atalanta star Ademola Lookman also starts for Atletico, and former Dea goalkeeper Juan Musso is named among Simeone’s substitutes.

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid: Confirmed line-ups

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico de Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 14: Matteo Ruggeri of Atletico de Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyokeres.

Subs: Kepa, Setford, Mosquera, Hincapie, Havertz, Odegaard, Norgaard, G.Jesus, Martinelli, Zubimendi, Dowman, Madueke. 

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Pubill, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Giuliano, Llorente, Koke, Lookman; Alvarez, Griezmann.

Subs: Musso, Gimenez, Lenglet, Molina, Bonar, J.Diaz, Mendoza, Cardoso, Alex B., Vargas, Sorloth, Almada. 

05-05-2026 20:00
1/2 Final

Player statistic

1st half
Bukayo Saka Goal 44'    
2nd half
    81' Marc Pubill
    90+6' Yellow card Koke
Arsenal
Atl. Madrid

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
6
33
58'
2
Defender
41
Midfielder
49
Midfielder
74'
7
Attacker
58'
10
Attacker
59'
19
Attacker
83'
14
Attacker
13
Goalkeeper
17
Defender
18
Defender
3
Defender
24
Defender
58'
6
Midfielder
14
Midfielder
22
Attacker
58'
7
67'
20
Attacker
58'
19
Attacker
67'

Substitutes

9
Attacker
13
Goalkeeper
29
Attacker
16
Midfielder
35
Goalkeeper
3
56
Midfielder
5
Defender
58'
20
Attacker
58'
8
Midfielder
59'
36
Midfielder
74'
11
83'
1
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
32
Defender
21
Midfielder
34
Defender
4
Midfielder
16
Defender
58'
9
58'
5
Midfielder
58'
10
Midfielder
67'
11
Midfielder
67'

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Arteta to drop Calafiori for Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid?

Calafiori’s Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals at the Emirates Stadium in London tonight.

The first leg played in Madrid last week ended in a 1-1 draw.

Calafiori returned to action after nearly a month last weekend, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3-0 win over Fulham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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UDINE, ITALY - OCTOBER 14: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

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