Arsenal are hoping to continue their perfect start to the league phase when they host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
This is just the third meeting between these two clubs, with Atléti previously edging past the Gunners in the 2017–18 Europa League semifinals. It will be the first time Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone have squared off on the touchline, with many expecting a dark arts utopia in north London.
Arsenal have emerged as the favourites to win their first Premier League title in over 20 years, with their chances emboldened by the continuation of Liverpool‘s woes after the October international break. The Gunners, who beat Fulham 1–0 on Saturday, are four points clear of the champions.
Atléti have ran into a few more issues domestically, but a slender victory over Osasuna at the weekend means they’ve won three of their previous four in La Liga after a draw-heavy start. Still, they’re not expected to compete with the Clásico rivals for the title.
In Europe, Simeone’s side first fought back at Anfield but cruelly fell to a late 3–2 defeat before they put five past Eintracht Frankfurt in a rout on home soil. Arsenal, meanwhile, have cruised past Athletic Club and Olympiacos in 2–0 wins.
Here is guide to Tuesday’s Champions League clash.
