The road to Budapest is nearing its final destination, as the UEFA Champions League semifinals reach their decisive second legs. With the first-leg battles leaving everything finely poised, every pass, tackle, and tactical decision now carries immense weight as clubs fight for a place in the showpiece final.
In Spain, Atletico Madrid welcome Arsenal following a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the first leg. The tie remains perfectly balanced, with all to play for at the Metropolitano. Meanwhile, in Germany, Bayern Munich host Paris Saint-Germain after a breathtaking 5-4 thriller in Paris, leaving just a single goal separating these European heavyweights ahead of what promises to be a tense showdown at the Allianz Arena.
Here’s your complete guide to the semifinal second legs, including the latest team news, confirmed absentees, and injury updates.
Arsenal Team News
Bukayo Saka impressed in the first half against Fulham but was withdrawn at halftime as a precaution ahead of Tuesday’s crucial clash. Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are both fit and expected to be available, while Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino remain sidelined. Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie are likely to return to the starting lineup after being rested.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Julian Alvarez had an injury scare in the first leg but is now fit and expected to start. Only Pablo Barrios and Nico Gonzalez are confirmed absentees due to injury.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Gyokeres
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Cardoso, Lookman; Alvarez, Griezmann
Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Atletico Madrid (Arsenal win 4-3 on aggregate)
Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern Munich have no fresh injury concerns heading into the second leg. Lennart Karl is still hoping to recover from a thigh injury, while Serge Gnabry and Raphael Guerreiro remain out but were not expected to start. The Bavarians are set to return to a strong starting XI as they look to overturn the deficit.
Paris Saint-Germain will be without Achraf Hakimi due to a hamstring injury, a significant blow to their defensive setup as they aim to protect their slender lead on the road.
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