‘Go out and grab it’

Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has advised his aspect to ‘exit and seize it’ towards Atletico Madrid within the second leg of the semi-final of the Champions League on Tuesday evening. The Basque supervisor additionally famous that his aspect could be enjoying many video games throughout the match on the Emirates, with the tie finely poised at 1-1 from the primary leg.

Arteta confirmed that defender Jurrien Timber would watch on from the stands with Mikel Merino, however captain Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz could be accessible. The latter missed the primary leg via harm.

“Sure, they’re all accessible. Timber is out, however Odegaard and Havertz can be found. We’ve elevated our choices and our capacity to play totally different matches. It’s nice information for us that they’re accessible,” he advised Diario AS on Monday night.

“I can’t wait. I really feel the vitality of the staff, of everybody… These are the sorts of moments we wish to expertise collectively. We’ve earned this place after 20 years. We’re hungry to present it our all tomorrow.”

‘Exit and seize it’ – Arteta’s message for Arsenal

Atletico Madrid supervisor Diego Simeone mentioned his aspect must handle their feelings within the conflict, however Arteta was eager to fireside up his aspect.

“Go and seize it. When you’ve a chance like this, you need to be able to seize it. The staff goes to present it their all from the primary minute and make it occur.”

He actually didn’t need his staff to come back away with any regrets.

“That’s the large phrase I don’t like on an evening like this. It’s about what we would like and what we’re keen to do. What makes me consider is what I see day by day. These gamers have given me causes to consider and belief them, to assume it’s attainable and we will do it. That is soccer, and tomorrow we’ll need to show it within the match.”

The Arsenal supervisor did trace that he anticipated a match with contrasting phases, as was the case within the first leg.

“My conversations are about getting the very best preparation for the match. We all know what number of totally different video games we’ll be enjoying tomorrow throughout the match itself. We’ve got to be prepared, ready. Nice high quality, nice readability, and dedication are important.”

Choice selections for Arteta

Throughout Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, Bukayo Saka made his first begin in over a month, since their League Cup ultimate defeat to Manchester Metropolis.

“That’s what you want once you attain this stage of the season. Not solely have they got to be accessible, however we want gamers who could make a distinction, and Bukayo is considered one of them.”

One other of the query marks over Arteta’s beginning XI is at left-back, with Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie each match.

🇦🇷😭 Query: “There are stories that you just switched resorts due to a superstition about staying in the identical one the place you misplaced 4-0. Are you a superstitious individual?”

Diego Simeone: “The lodge was cheaper, that’s why we modified.”

Cholo and the entire press room begins laughing. pic.twitter.com/bFVEjtY2RI

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) Might 4, 2026

“They’re very totally different, and each have been out for various causes. We’ve got hardly had each of them accessible on the identical time. Now they’re each accessible and it’s an ideal choice,” he commented earlier than being requested if Myles Lewis-Skelly had made a case for his inclusion towards Fulham.

“It occurs to me with Myles and different gamers. That’s a great factor. Proper now, we’re at all times speaking about needing gamers with nice emotional worth as a result of that determines all the things else. We really feel very ready for tomorrow.”

Arteta on what Atletico Madrid to count on

Atletico and Arsenal have each spoken of an aggressive angle, however it stays to be seen how each will begin the match. Arteta was not keen to enterprise a guess.

“We’ll need to see, as a result of I don’t know what their plan is. I believe they’ve the flexibility to do many issues very properly. That’s why they’re right here. Like within the Madrid match, every staff will play the sport that most accurately fits them, and we’ll see who’s higher.”

Arsenal kick off towards Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening at 21:00 CEST on Tuesday evening on the Emirates. The Gunners are slender favourites, however there was a quiet confidence amongst Atletico Madrid followers.