Atletico's list for the European summit against Arsenal in the semi-final
Atlético Madrid is preparing for a decisive confrontation against its host Arsenal, in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, which will be held at the Emirates Stadium, amid great anticipation for the fate of the qualification ticket.
The first leg, which was hosted by the Metropolitano Stadium, ended in a positive draw 1-1, which makes the return leg open to all possibilities, in a confrontation that is classified as an early final between the two teams.
Atlético Madrid enters the match with great ambitions to resolve the matter. Qualification, as technical director Diego Simeone relies on the experience of his players in such major confrontations, in addition to the usual tactical organization of the team.
The technical staff revealed the team’s list traveling to London, which witnessed the presence of the most prominent names, especially in the front line, headed by Antoine Griezmann and Julian Álvarez, in addition to an integrated group of players in various positions.
The goalkeeper list included Jan Oblak and Joan Musso.
In the defense line, there were José María Giménez, Clément Lenglet, Nahuel Molina, and Robin Le Normand, along with the rest of the defensive elements.
As for the midfield, the list included the presence of Koke, Marcos Llorente, and Thiago Almada, in addition to a number of young names.
In the attack, the front line is led by Griezmann and Alvarez, along with Alexander. Sørloth, in multiple attacking options through which the team seeks to resolve the confrontation.
Atletico Madrid hopes to exploit its European experiences to come out with a positive result from the Emirates Stadium, and snatch the ticket to the final in one of the strongest matches of the season.