could possibly be poised to make his return to motion, however will begin amongst the substitutes on this event as Arsenal tackle Atletico Madrid within the first leg of their semi-final tie on Wednesday night.
Calafiori again in squad for Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal
Calafiori has missed Arsenal’s final 4 matches throughout all competitions (three within the Premier League and one within the Champions League) after struggling a knock in his facet’s Champions League quarter-final first leg in opposition to Sporting CP on April 7.
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The worldwide has missed the final three weeks of motion since then, however has with the Arsenal first-team this week.
Calafiori is included in Mikel Arteta’s matchday squad for the primary leg of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final away in opposition to Atletico Madrid, however is most well-liked at left-back on this event.
Former Atalanta star is included within the Atletico Madrid beginning line-up, however there is no such thing as a Nico Gonzalez, at the moment on mortgage from , who is anticipated to overlook the subsequent three to 4 weeks with a muscular damage.
Confirmed Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal line-ups
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal in motion throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photograph by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photos)
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Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): ; , , Hancko, ; Simeone, , , Lookman; , Alvarez.
Subs: Musso, Esquivel, Mendoza, Sorloth, Alex Baena, Almada, Lenglet, Molina, Vargas, Le Normand, Bonar, Julio Diaz.
Arsenal (4-3-3): ; White, , Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, , Odegaard; , , .
Subs: Kepa, Setford, Mosquera, Saka, Jesus, Eze, Norgaard, Trossard, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Salmon.
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