The draw at Metropolitano can be considered acceptable for Arsenal. However, the feeling of regret is still present after the 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
Two goals from the penalty spot by Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez helped the game balance, but controversy broke out when Mikel Arteta was not satisfied with VAR's decision. On the other side, Diego Simeone also continuously reacted to referee Danny Makkelie.
However, avoiding defeat away from home still gives Arsenal a significant advantage before the second leg. They are maintaining an unbeaten streak in the Champions League this season and are facing the opportunity to extend it to 14 matches if they win a ticket to the final after 20 years of waiting.
Recent form further strengthens the belief for Arteta's team. The 3-0 victory over Fulham not only helps them widen the gap with Manchester City but also shows stability in their playing style. Notably, Arsenal has only lost 1 of their last 15 home matches against Spanish representatives.
In the opposite direction, Atletico reacted strongly after the 0-4 defeat to Arsenal in the group stage, with a seven-match winning streak to maintain hope in La Liga. However, the risk of going empty-handed is still present when they lost in the Copa del Rey final and ran out of steam in the race against Barcelona.
Simeone rotated the squad in the match against Valencia but still won, showing significant depth. However, the unstable performance series with many recent defeats is still a big question mark.
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