Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid kicks off the second of two Champions League semi-final second legs on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 20:00 BST, at the Emirates Stadium. The tie is level at 1-1 after Julián Álvarez and Viktor Gyökeres traded goals at the Metropolitano on 29 April — and with no away goals rule since 2021, the Emirates leg is essentially a one-off cup match with extra time and penalties available.
This is Arsenal’s first European semi-final since 2009 and Atlético’s first since 2017. Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone — two managers built around different conceptions of defensive football — have one match to decide who plays in Budapest on 30 May.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid
| Country | Broadcaster | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports 1, Discovery+ | £30.99/mo Discovery+ Premium |
| Spain | Movistar+ Liga de Campeones | €11/mo bolt-on for full UCL |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | €8.99/mo or €89.90/year |
| France | Canal+ Sport 360 | €25.99/mo for the Sport package |
| Italy | Amazon Prime / Sky | Tuesday slot is Prime in Italy |
| USA | Paramount+ | $11.99/mo Premium plan |
| Rest of Europe | DAZN (where licensed) | Pricing varies by country |
UK: TNT Sports & Discovery+
All Champions League matches in the UK air on TNT Sports under the 2024-27 contract, including this semi-final. Discovery+ Premium at £30.99/month is the standalone streaming route — no contract, cancel any month. BT and EE broadband customers can add TNT Sports for £18/month, and Sky TV subscribers can bolt it on for £18-25/month depending on bundle.
Spain: Movistar+
In Spain, Movistar Liga de Campeones is the dedicated Champions League channel on Movistar+. The €11/month UCL bolt-on covers every match in the competition. Atlético fans wanting in-play markets can use bet365 Spain or William Hill.
Germany: Amazon Prime Video
Tuesday-night Champions League in Germany sits with Amazon Prime Video under the 2024-27 cycle (Wednesday is DAZN). Prime is €8.99/month or €89.90/year and includes Tuesday-night UCL plus shipping benefits.
USA: Paramount+
Paramount+ holds exclusive US Champions League rights through 2030. The $11.99/month Premium plan is required — the cheaper Essential tier ($7.99) does not include UCL.
First leg recap: Atletico 1-1 Arsenal
Julián Álvarez gave Atlético a 28th-minute lead at the Metropolitano with a typically precise low finish after a Rodrigo De Paul through-ball. Arsenal pushed Atleti deep into their own half through the second half and Viktor Gyökeres equalised in the 71st minute, heading in a Declan Rice cross for his ninth goal in this season’s competition.
The match featured 16 yellow cards (eight per side) — Simeone’s Atleti characteristically stretched the rules of how many fouls a high press can absorb. For Arteta, the takeaway was Arsenal’s territorial dominance after 60 minutes; for Simeone, the away point and the lingering threat of Álvarez on the counter at the Emirates.
Team news heading into the second leg
Arsenal: Bukayo Saka is fit to start after rolling his ankle late in the first leg. Mikel Merino, who missed the trip to Madrid, returned to training and is available. Gabriel Magalhães remains a doubt with the hamstring problem from the Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace.
Atlético Madrid: José María Giménez serves a one-match suspension after picking up his third yellow of the knockout phase. Antoine Griezmann, withdrawn on the hour at the Metropolitano with cramp, is fit. Pablo Barrios and Marcos Llorente complete a midfield that Simeone has used together for the last three weeks.
Champions League knockout rules — quick reference
- Aggregate score level after 90 mins: 30 minutes of extra time at the Emirates.
- Still level after extra time: penalty shoot-out.
- No away goals tiebreaker — abolished by UEFA in 2021.
- Goals scored in extra time count normally — they no longer carry double weight as away goals.
What’s at stake
The winner plays the winner of Bayern Munich vs PSG in the final on 30 May at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. PSG hold a 5-4 first-leg lead heading to Munich for the Wednesday tie — see our Bayern vs PSG streaming guide for the full Wednesday picture.
For wider Champions League context, the Champions League broadcast guide covers TNT Sports’ UK rights cycle and the rest of the European broadcaster picture. For Arsenal’s domestic schedule, see our Premier League guide.