Arsenal has made strategic changes to its lineup ahead of an important Champions League match against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta has opted to start Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly for this fixture.
Team Lineup Changes for Atletico Test
These adjustments follow a narrow victory against Fulham, where Arsenal secured a 1-0 win, marking their fifth consecutive win in all competitions. The team seeks to maintain its unbeaten record in the Champions League.
Arsenal’s Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Raya
- Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly
- Midfielders: Zubimendi, Rice, Eze
- Forwards: Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Leandro Trossard, who scored in the last match, will begin the game on the bench. Martinelli will take the left flank, supported by Bukayo Saka on the right.
In midfield, the trio of Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Ebere Eze continues to evolve, gaining valuable experience together. Lewis-Skelly is making his first start since earlier this month when Arsenal faced Olympiacos.
Bench and Substitutes
- Substitutes for Arsenal: Arrizabalaga, Setford, White, Calafiori, Mosquera, Hincapie, Norgaard, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid, led by coach Diego Simeone, has also made two crucial changes. Antoine Griezmann, the club’s all-time leading scorer, will start the match on the bench. Alexander Sorloth has been selected to lead Madrid’s attack alongside Julian Alvarez.
Atletico’s Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Oblak
- Defenders: Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Gimenez
- Midfielders: Gonzalez, Koke, Barrios, Simeone
- Forwards: Sorloth, Alvarez
Giuliano Simeone has been chosen over Alex Baena for an attacking midfield role. Nico Gonzalez, who experienced a head injury in the previous match, is fit and ready to start.
Atletico’s Bench and Substitutes
- Substitutes for Atletico: Musso, Pubill, Molina, Ruggeri, Lenglet, Galan, Gallagher, Baena, Almada, Martin, Raspodori, Griezmann.
As both teams gear up for this high-stakes clash, fans can look forward to an exciting match filled with tactical battles and key players ready to shine. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and insights from the Champions League encounter.
