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The 2 Arsenal stars who will miss the Atletico Madrid clash as Odegaard and Havertz return

The 2 Arsenal stars who will miss the Atletico Madrid clash as Odegaard and Havertz return
The 2 Arsenal stars who will miss the Atletico Madrid clash as Odegaard and Havertz returnAction Images via Reuters

Arsenal face Atletico Madrid this week in the Champions League as two players miss out.

Arsenal and Atletico square off in the second leg of their semi-final at the Emirates on Tuesday night as each side looks to book their place in the Champions League final. 

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The first leg ended in a 1-1 stalemate in the Spanish capital, handing Arsenal a slight advantage as they enter the second leg with the home crowd behind them. 

Captain Odegaard was omitted from the match day squad against Fulham after it was revealed that he was struggling with a knee injury but he, alongside Kai Havertz are set to return for the clash as manager Mikel Arteta revealed. 

"I think so, the both of them.” 

However, the Gunners are without Mikel Merino (Ankle/Foot Injury) and Jurrien Timber (Groin/Hip/Pelvic Injury) for the clash as Arteta rotates his side who picked up a 3-0 win over Fulham at the weekend. 

Arsenal will set a new club record for their longest unbeaten streak in the competition (14 matches) if they reach the final, giving them a great chance to land the double of the Premier League and Champions League. 

Atletico have also progressed from six of their previous 10 European two-legged ties when drawing the first leg at home but Arsenal will aim to use the atmosphere at the Emirates to bypass the Spanish giants in what will be a very tough test. 

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