Arsenal [DLWDW] return to the Emirates Stadium with a place in the UEFA Champions League final within touching distance after a 1-1 draw in the first leg against Atlético Madrid. With the tie finely poised, Mikel Arteta’s men will take immense confidence from their outstanding form in this campaign, where they remain unbeaten [10W, 3D, 0L] and have kept eight clean sheets. This marks exactly 20 years since the Gunners last reached a Champions League final, and their current trajectory suggests that long wait could finally end. Their recent 3-0 victory over Fulham, which extended their lead at the top of the Premier League, further underlined their attacking prowess, while back-to-back home wins without conceding highlight their defensive stability. The Emirates has become a fortress in Europe, with the London side losing just one of their last 24 home matches on the continental stage [17W, 6D, 1L], including five wins from six outings this season [5W, 1D, 0L]. History also leans in their favour. The Gunners are unbeaten in nine matches against Spanish opposition [7W, 2D, 0L], and Atlético have endured a difficult time in England, losing six of their last seven visits [1W, 0D, 6L]. Notably, one of those defeats came at this very venue earlier in this campaign, a heavy 4-0 loss. Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres and Leandro Trossard are expected at the attacking end of Arsenal’s 4—3—3 formation against the Rojiblancos. Squad fitness could play a role, with Arteta hopeful of welcoming back Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard, though injuries to Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber limit some options.