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Arsenal Fields Ødegaard, Havertz; Atlético Files Fireworks Complaint

5/5/2026

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Arsenal face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg on Tuesday, tie 1–1.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz are available.
Midfielder Jurriën Timber, injured in March, may return on May 18 versus Burnley.
Midfielder Mikel Merino, with a foot injury, may return on May 24 versus Crystal Palace.
Atlético Madrid reported firework disturbances outside their hotel and filed a UEFA complaint.

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Arsenal face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg on Tuesday, tie 1–1.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz are available.
Midfielder Jurriën Timber, injured in March, may return on May 18 versus Burnley.
Midfielder Mikel Merino, with a foot injury, may return on May 24 versus Crystal Palace.
Atlético Madrid reported firework disturbances outside their hotel and filed a UEFA complaint.