Atlético de Madrid is gearing up for an exciting campaign in the 2025/26 Champions League, aiming to advance through each stage. After an eight-match regular phase, Los Rojiblancos face the challenges of the knockout rounds, with their sights set on the grand final.

In the Champions League semifinals, Atlético de Madrid will face Arsenal in a crucial two-legged tie. The first match, Atlético de Madrid 1-1 Arsenal, was played on Wednesday, April 29, at 3:00 PM CST. The return leg, Arsenal vs Atlético de Madrid, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at 3:00 PM CST.

Previously, Diego Simeone's team overcame the quarter-finals in an intense clash against FC Barcelona. The results were FC Barcelona 0-2 Atlético de Madrid on Wednesday, April 8, followed by an Atlético de Madrid 1-2 Barcelona on Tuesday, April 14, securing their progression to the next round.

Atlético de Madrid's journey in the 2025/26 Champions League began in the round of 16, where they faced Tottenham Hotspur. In a thrilling series, Atlético de Madrid defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and despite losing the return leg 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the aggregate score secured their passage.

The competition, already underway, promises to be one of the most thrilling in recent years, with each team playing eight matches in the regular phase before advancing to the knockout stages. Atlético de Madrid is determined to make its mark in this edition.