The day after the fireworks between PSG and Bayern Munich (5-4), the second semi-final first leg of the Champions League pitted Atlético Madrid against Arsenal on Wednesday evening. A new anthology match in sight? Not so sure, because these two teams are not known for their propensity to put on a show. Even less in the current context.
The Colchoneros, who beat FC Barcelona in the quarters, recently lost the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad. They therefore only have the C1 to avoid a blank season and offer Antoine Griezmann the exit he deserves. Given the stakes, we can assume that their coach, Diego Simeone, will not want to take any risks during this first act.
The Gunners, for their part, have won only one of their last three matches, with a serious defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League (1-2). If they temporarily regained control of the championship, their difficulty in eliminating Sporting CP in the previous round lowered their rating in this last four of the competition.
Time, TV channel, streaming: how to watch the Atlético Madrid-Arsenal match live?
The Champions League semi-final first leg between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal will kick off this Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9 p.m. The match will take place at the Metropolitano and will be officiated by Dutch referee M. Makkelie. This display will be broadcast live and exclusively on Canal+, as well as streaming via the myCanal platform.
