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Champions League review: a stone-cold classic, Díaz’s perfect timing and a defensive puritan

The first leg of the semi-finals produced a nine-goal thriller and a tense evening in Madrid. Next week’s matches are set to be a treat

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Arteta will seek to use perceived injustices as Arsenal fuel after Atlético anger

Manager was fuming after semi-final draw but also needs a gameplan that can deliver more chances in Champions League second leg

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Atletico Madrid handed injury boost as Julian Alvarez latest revealed ahead of Arsenal second leg

Atleti boss issued a three-man injury update after tense Champions League first leg

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Diego Simeone makes Viktor Gyokeres dive claim over first Arsenal penalty against Atletico

Atletico head coach gives verdict on all three penalty decisions from controversial Champions League semi-final first leg

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Three Clubs Julian Alvarez Could Join This Summer—One Is Most Realistic

The Argentina international had a big transfer in 2024 and might be on the move again.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

Julian Alvarez set for tests as Diego Simeone issues injury update ahead of Arsenal showdown

Argentine forward had to be substituted late in the second half

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Diego Simeone can breathe again as fortune favours Atlético at last

Atlético’s manic man in black is the personification of the club’s longing to be back in the Champions League final

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

Watch: Ben White confronts Diego Simeone amid heated tunnel bust-up after Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal

Tempers boiled over after the final whistle

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Mikel Arteta ‘incredibly fuming’ at overturned penalty decision in Arsenal draw

A spot-kick was awarded when Eberechi Eze was sent tumbling by David Hancko’s outstretched right leg but VAR intervened.

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Diego Simeone criticised for ‘atrocious’ behaviour during controversial VAR decision

The Atletico Madrid manager was once again at the centre of things as his side benefitted from two controversial VAR calls in the draw with Arsenal

The Independent UK · Apr 29