Arsenal head to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday evening for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal showdown against Atlético Madrid.
The two clubs have met just three times previously, with Atléti coming out on top across both legs of the 2017–18 Europa League semifinal, though Arsenal handed them a four-goal thrashing in the league phase encounter last October. With neither side having ever lifted the Champions League trophy, the pressure surrounding these upcoming clashes is immense.
Arsenal will need to set aside the Premier League title race momentarily and concentrate on grinding out a positive result in the Spanish capital. Meanwhile, Atléti — who have suffered seven defeats in their last nine matches due to heavy squad rotation in La Liga — are desperate for something to build on before the second leg in north London.
This season's Champions League knockout rounds have already been packed with extraordinary drama, and Wednesday's first leg between Atléti and Arsenal looks set to add yet another thrilling chapter.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the first leg live on TV.
What Time Does Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal Kick Off?
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Arsenal on TV, Live Stream

Fans in the United States have plenty of options to catch Wednesday's clash in Madrid, with CBS, Paramount+, TUDN, and Univision all broadcasting the semifinal.
UK viewers will need a TNT Sports subscription to follow the action, either on TV or through HBO Max.
Canadian fans can tune in via DAZN or fuboTV, while FOX Sports holds the broadcasting rights in Mexico.
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | CBS, Paramount+, fuboTV, TUDN USA, Univision, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, ViX |
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, HBO Max |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | FOX Mexico, FOX One |
What's Next for Atlético Madrid, Arsenal?
Arsenal have little time to breathe, with another crucial fixture on the horizon this weekend. A win against Fulham at home on Saturday would put the Gunners six points ahead of Premier League title challengers Manchester City.
Atléti, on the other hand, can use their La Liga trip to Valencia on Saturday as an opportunity to rest key players ahead of next Tuesday's second leg. Sitting 10 points above fifth-place Real Betis with only five matches remaining, Los Rojiblancos have their Champions League spot for next season virtually secured.
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