Arsenal Advance to Champions League Semifinals to Face Atlético Madrid; Zubimendi Reaffirms Commitment Amid Transfer Speculation

uk reported. Midfielder Martín Zubimendi played the full 90 minutes and was named Man of the Match in the fixture. 3 million), addressed recent transfer speculation. He told Cadena Ser radio, "That has passed.

I'm very focused and very happy where I am. " Arsenal will face Atlético Madrid in the semifinals after the Spanish club eliminated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate. Atlético Madrid reached the Champions League last four for the first time since 2017.

Zubimendi commented on the upcoming tie: "We know them from the group stages [Arsenal won 4-0 at home] but this will be different. I'm not surprised by what they have done. It's a team that has invested a lot.

They have signed very good players. " In domestic competition, Arsenal are six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings as of April 16, 2026, although Manchester City has one game in hand. Arsenal will face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on April 20, 2026.

Manchester City won the Carabao Cup against Arsenal 2-0 in March 2026 and have won their last three games in all competitions, scoring nine goals without conceding. Arsenal’s recent form in all competitions includes one win, three losses, and one draw in their last five games.