Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League semi-finals feature four teams competing in two-legged ties, with first legs on April 28 and 29 and second legs on May 5 and 6, all at 21:00 CET. The fixtures are Paris vs Bayern München and Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal; winners advance to the Budapest final.
Arsenal finished the league phase undefeated with eight wins, scoring 23 goals and conceding four—a performance described as perfect by UEFA's Arsenal reporter. Their path to the semi-finals included a 3-1 aggregate win over Leverkusen and a 1-0 aggregate victory over Sporting CP. This progression builds on their recent European campaigns, having previously reached the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
Under coach Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has shown continuous improvement and developed a team capable of winning through solid defense—conceding, on average, a goal every other game—and diverse attacking options, with 12 outfield players having scored. Arteta, formerly an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, has guided Arsenal to strong league finishes and the club's 14th FA Cup title.
Bukayo Saka, who progressed through Arsenal's ranks and rose to prominence since 2019/20, is noted for his pace and finishing, having surpassed 50 league goals and 250 club appearances. His contributions are vital as Arsenal aim for the final in Budapest.