Premier League pace-setters Arsenal aim to keep their Champions League streak spotless when Atletico Madrid come calling at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
Mikel Arteta’s men are firing on all cylinders, unbeaten in eight straight matches across all competitions and riding a five-game winning wave. The Gunners have made the most of Liverpool’s recent stumble, stretching three points clear of Manchester City atop the Premier League table.
The Reds, meanwhile, have slipped down to fourth, four points adrift of the North Londoners. Defensively, Arsenal have been tighter than a locked vault, keeping four clean sheets in their last five outings while bagging nine goals and conceding just once.
As for Atletico Madrid, it’s been a mixed bag. Diego Simeone’s side have blown hot and cold in LaLiga, sitting with four wins, four draws, and a single loss. They did, however, make headlines in September with a 5-2 demolition of Real Madrid, though they now find themselves eight points behind their city rivals in the standings.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
You can also have a look through our full preview for the visit of Atletico to north London here.
Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, and kicks off on Tuesday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. Local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tuesday, October 21 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tuesday, October 21 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tuesday, October 21 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tuesday, October 21 | 12:00 p.m. |
Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid lineups, team news
Arsenal’s weekend visit to Fulham didn’t leave any bruises on the squad, though Piero Hincapie’s name still lingers on the injury list. The defender continues to nurse a groin issue and remains a game-time question despite rejoining team training last week.
The Gunners are still without the services of Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus, all sidelined with knee troubles. Meanwhile, both Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice walk a tightrope heading into Tuesday — another yellow card would see them miss the following clash with Slavia Prague.
That said, Mikel Arteta is unlikely to let suspension worries dictate his lineup. With Arsenal’s bench boasting enough firepower to fill an entire highlight reel, a few rotations could be on the horizon — opening the door for players like Ben White, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Gabriel Martinelli to make their mark.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Eze, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Injured: Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus.
Suspended: None
Atletico Madrid’s win over Osasuna came at a price, as Nico Gonzalez was forced off just before halftime after taking a blow to the head. The Argentine forward will be sidelined for the Emirates showdown, with concussion protocols ruling him out of contention.
Diego Simeone turned to familiar blood over the weekend, sending on his son Giuliano Simeone to fill the gap on the flank. However, the Atleti boss isn’t short on backup options — match-winner Thiago Almada, Javi Galan, Matteo Ruggeri, and ex-Chelsea man Conor Gallagher are all waiting in the wings to take up that left-hand role.
Aside from Gonzalez, Johnny Cardoso’s ankle issue remains the only lingering fitness concern for the Spanish side. On the brighter side, defensive veteran Clement Lenglet is cleared for duty again after serving his La Liga suspension, giving Los Rojiblancos some much-needed steel at the back.
Atletico Madrid predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Oblak (GK) — Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri — Simeone, Barrios, Gallagher, Almada — Griezmann, Alvarez.
Injured: Nico Gonzalez, Johnny Cardoso.
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, October 21
- Barcelona vs. Olympiacos (12:45 p.m.)
- Kairat Almaty vs. Pafos (12:45 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSG (3 p.m.)
- Copenhagen vs. Borussia Dortmund (3 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Benfica (3 p.m.)
- PSV vs. Napoli (3 p.m.)
- Union SG vs. Inter Milan (3 p.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Man City (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 22
- Athletic Club vs. Qarabag (12:45 p.m.)
- Galatasaray vs. Bodo Glimt (12:45 p.m.)
- Atalanta vs. Slavia Praha (3 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Club Brugge (3 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Ajax (3 p.m.)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Monaco vs. Tottenham (3 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Juventus (3 p.m.)
- Sporting vs. Olympique Marseille (3 p.m.)