London, United Kingdom – This hot Tuesday, October 21, at 8pm GMT, Arsenal go dey showcase their football magic for Emirates Stadium, as dem host Spanish giants Atletico Madrid for UEFA Champions League. E no be small matter o, as both teams wan show say dem no be ordinary.
The Gunners come well-ready with their eyes on the prize, after dem don dey enjoy fine form for the Premier League, winning four out of their last five games. As e stand, dem dey three points clear of Manchester City. Na big time for dem, especially with the Champions League on ground.
For Atletico Madrid, wey don reach finals for Champions League three times, dis match na chance to check whether dem fit match up with Arsenal wey don dey perform well for Europe. This season na the third time wey dem go clash, and the last one was back in May 2018 for Europa League, where Atletico carry the day with 1-0 victory.
Arsenal don beat Fulham 1-0 recently, while Atletico come back from international break to also win Osasuna with similar scoreline. That na juju football wey no easy to play o.
But make we no forget wetin happen last time Arsenal dey reach final for 2006. Dem dey lead 1-0 against Barcelona before dem kon lose am 2-1. Na wah! Atletico self no be any side wey fit take for granted. Dem choke dem enemies, Real Madrid, with pain, especially when dem lose to dem on penalties for the 2016 final. Talk about a heartbreak!
This game go mean plenty for both sides as dem dey curious to assess their position for the Champions League table. Memories of old rivalries go dey spark as fans go gather to support their teams like say dem dey for the battle ground.
For Arsenal, coach Mikel Arteta go dey run things without Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus, wey dey sit down wey injuries. Meanwhile for Atletico, Julian Alvarez wey don shine na key player wey everybody sabi, plus dem need to secure am well to show say dem fit join top European teams.
Fans dey expect plenty fireworks for this match, and whether you no fit follow the action live, just dey follow the updates from 5pm GMT as the gisting go dey flow!
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