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Atletico Madrid Confirm Squad for Arsenal Champions League Clash With Key Injury Updates
Atletico Madrid have announced their travelling squad for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, revealing several crucial team news updates ahead of the London encounter.
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Nicolas Gonzalez and Pablo Barrios remain absent from the squad, confirming they will not feature in the second leg. Both players miss the opportunity to accelerate their injury recoveries at the Emirates.
Jose Maria Gimenez has travelled despite missing Atletico Madrid’s first leg defeat to Arsenal and their weekend fixture against Valencia. The defender’s inclusion signals an imminent return, though eight games out may leave him short of immediate first-team readiness. Starting him could prove premature.
Giuliano Simeone. Source: 2026 Getty Images
Alvarez and Simeone Status Remains Uncertain
Julian Alvarez is in the squad following his early substitution in the first leg and subsequent absence from the Valencia match. Reports indicated Monday morning that while the forward would travel, his ability to start hinges on how his ankle injury progresses over the next 24 hours.
Giuliano Simeone has also been deemed fit to travel but carries similar uncertainty regarding starting status. His availability for the entire 90 minutes remains questionable.
Beyond these five players, Diego Simeone’s full complement of options should be available for selection on Tuesday night. The manager will face critical decisions regarding integration timing for returning players versus maintaining tactical coherence against a demanding opponent.