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After securing a 1-0 win over Newcastle United<\/a> in the Premier League<\/a> at the weekend, Arsenal<\/a> turn their attention to the Champions League<\/a> semi-final as they take on Atletico Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano tonight in the first leg.<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2019s men have the opportunity to bring home a vital advantage ahead of next week\u2019s return fixture and here is a look at the playing eleven the Spaniard is expected to employ for the clash.<\/p>\n Goalkeeper<\/strong> \u2013 David Raya is expected to remain in between the sticks for the European Cup.<\/p>\n Defenders<\/strong> \u2013 With Jurrien Timber still injured, Ben White is expected to retain his place at right back, whereas Piero Hincapie is in contention to remain at left back too. Meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba<\/a> could round off an unchanged back four by pairing with one another in the heart of the backline.<\/p>\n Midfielders<\/strong> \u2013 Declan Rice<\/a> and Martin Zubimendi have been key to Arsenal\u2019s game in possession, and the duo are expected to remain in the double pivot for Arsenal against Atletico Madrid. Martin Odegaard, meanwhile, is the favourite to continue as the number 10 with Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz<\/a> going off injured in the previous game.<\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nChanges in store higher up the pitch<\/h2>\n
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