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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid LIVE – Europa League semi-final first leg: Team news and build-up to kick-off
Arsenal will look to edge Arsene Wenger to a glorious exit from the club as they take on Atletico Madrid on Thursday evening in the Europa League semi-final first leg.
The Gunners waltzed past CSKA Moscow in the previous round and they will aim to get closer to their first major European final since 2006.
The Spaniards meanwhile will look to reach their fifth European final in the past five years, and eventually add to their Europa League triumph of 2012.
Follow all the action below in our live blog:
Match preview
What time is it?
The match kicks off at 8:05pm on Thursday.
Where can I see it?
The game will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2.
It’s a big game for…
Arsene Wenger. Having announced his exit from the club at the end of the season, the Frenchman will be keen to go out on a high.
With home advantage, it would be excellent for the Gunners to earn a positive first-leg advantage and edge towards the final, and hopefully a final piece of silverware for Wenger before he departs the Emirates.
The best stat…
Diego Simeone has only lost four of his last 23 games in the UEFA Europa League. He has tasted victory in 19 of those games, however he has not met an English club in the competition.
His last lost came in their last clash in the competition with a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Club de Portugal in the quarter-finals this year. Los Rojiblancos still progressed however with a 2-1 aggregate win.
Player to watch…
Aaron Ramsey. The Welsh midfielder has been quietly going about his business this season but is having another positive campaign.
The former Cardiff City man has scored six Premier League goals this season but it is his performances in Europe that have been catching the eye. He has scored four goals and provided two assists in only four appearances this season, with his three goals in the quarter-finals against CSKA Moscow proving key.
Form guide…
Arsenal: WWWDLW (all comps)
Atletico Madrid: WDLWLD (all comps)
Odds…
Arsenal: 171/100
Atletico Madrid: 19/10
Draw: 12/5
