Atletico Madrid have finalized their 25-man traveling party for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal, with manager Diego Simeone including key attackers Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez in the roster. The Spanish side heads to the Emirates Stadium aiming to overturn a 1-1 aggregate deadlock after last week’s first-leg stalemate in Madrid.
The inclusion of both Lookman and Alvarez underscores Simeone’s ambition to break down Arsenal’s defense. Argentine forward Alvarez, signed from Manchester City in the winter, brings proven European pedigree, while Nigerian winger Lookman has been a revelation since joining from Atalanta. Their presence gives the Rojiblancos multiple attacking options alongside stalwart Antoine Griezmann.
Simeone’s squad is a blend of experience and youth. Goalkeepers Juan Musso and Jan Oblak provide reliable options between the sticks. The defensive lineup features José María Giménez, Clément Lenglet, and Robin Le Normand, while Nahuel Molina and Jan Bonar offer width from full-back. Midfield creativity comes from Koke, Marcos Llorente, Alex Baena, and Thiago Almada, with Obed Vargas, Esquivel, Julio Diaz, and Mendoza adding depth.
Up front, Griezmann leads the line, supported by Sorloth, Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Lookman, and Iker Luque. The manager has also called up academy products to bolster the bench. Arsenal, who lead the Premier League, will be wary of Atletico’s counter-attacking threat, especially with the pace of Lookman and the guile of Alvarez. The winner of this tie advances to the Champions League final, adding immense pressure to this high-stakes encounter.