Arsenal's Odegaard, Havertz Fit for Atletico Showdown

Arsenal's captain Martin Odegaard and forward Kai Havertz are available for selection in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed both players are in the squad, a significant boost with the tie finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg. Both goals in Madrid were penalties, setting up a tense return fixture at the Emirates Stadium.

Arteta expressed excitement for the pivotal match, highlighting the hard work done by the club and team. He anticipates an "amazing" night as they aim to reach the final, having been eliminated at this stage last season. Meanwhile, Atletico's manager, Diego Simeone, jested that the team changed hotels in London due to cost, despite speculation about superstition following their earlier heavy defeat to Arsenal.

Atletico's striker Julian Alvarez, who scored their penalty in the first leg, has been included in the travelling squad. Alvarez, a World Cup winner, has been a key player for Atletico this season with 20 goals and nine assists across all competitions. Simeone emphasized Alvarez's importance and familiarity with the league ahead of the high-stakes encounter.