Arsenal meets Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after drawing 1-1 in the first leg in Madrid. The result leaves Arsenal in contention to reach the final and end a long wait: the club has not reached a Champions League final since 2006 and has been absent from that stage for about 20 years. Multiple reports say Arsenal approaches the match with momentum and home advantage, following a first leg in which the teams cancelled each other out. Sources also note that the first leg ended level after penalties were scored for both sides, setting up a decisive return fixture in London. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is quoted emphasizing the club’s hunger to end the wait and complete the task. The second leg is presented as a direct route to qualification for the final, with Atletico Madrid seeking to overturn the draw and secure their own place in the last match of the competition.