Atletico Madrid injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Arsenal: Julian Alvarez, David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone latest

By Matt Law | 02 May 2026 16:22, Last updated: 04 May 2026 11:15

Atletico Madrid will head to Arsenal on Tuesday night for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

The last-four contest is delicately poised following a 1-1 draw in the first leg last week, with Julian Alvarez cancelling out a first-half penalty from Viktor Gyokeres.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Atletico's injury and suspension issues ahead of the game with Arsenal, as the two teams lock horns for a spot in the final.

Julian Alvarez

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: May 5 (vs. Arsenal)

Alvarez suffered a minor ankle injury during the first leg of the semi-final last week and needs to be assessed ahead of the return fixture at the Emirates Stadium, but he is in the squad.

Pablo Barrios

Status: Out

Reason: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Barrios was again absent against Valencia due to a muscular problem, and the midfielder has been left out of the squad for the clash in London.

Jose Gimenez

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: May 5 (vs. Arsenal)

Gimenez has recently been dealing with a muscular problem, but the experienced defender has been named in the Atletico squad for Tuesday's game.

Nico Gonzalez

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

A muscular injury has ruled Gonzalez out of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal.

David Hancko

Status: Minor doubt

Reason: Knock

Possible return date: May 5 (vs. Arsenal)

Hancko, who gave away a penalty in the first leg between the two sides, missed out against Valencia due to a knock, but he has been named in the squad for this match.

Giuliano Simeone

Status: Minor doubt

Reason: Knock

Possible return date: May 5 (vs. Arsenal)

Simeone missed out against Valencia due to a minor injury, but the attacker should be available for the contest at the Emirates Stadium next week.

Alexander Sorloth

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: May 5 (vs. Arsenal)

Sorloth was not risked against Valencia in the league to a muscular problem, but the striker should be back in the fold for the game against Arsenal in London.