The second and final leg of the Champions League semifinal between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid arrives with everything still to play for. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, both sides remain separated by a single moment of quality, making this one of the most consequential European nights either club has faced in years. The fixture takes place at Emirates Stadium in London, with global broadcast and streaming options spanning multiple continents.
What Is at Stake and Why This Fixture Matters
Arsenal last appeared in the Champions League final two decades ago - a run that ended in defeat and has since become a reference point for what the club has been building toward ever since. A place in the final would represent the culmination of a sustained rebuild under current management, particularly meaningful given Arsenal led the entire Champions League group and league phase this season.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, arrives as a side that has consistently punched above its weight in the knockout rounds. The Spanish club eliminated Tottenham in the Round of 16 and dispatched Barcelona in the quarterfinals - results that signal a resilience and tactical discipline capable of unsettling better-resourced opponents. The aggregate is level, which means every moment from the first whistle carries finality.
According to odds published by DraftKings at time of writing, Arsenal are the favorites at -175 on the moneyline, with Atlético listed as substantial underdogs at +475. Those figures reflect home advantage at Emirates Stadium and Arsenal's stronger overall form this season, though they say nothing about what unfolds over ninety minutes of football at this level.
Where to Watch: A Country-by-Country Guide
Viewers across several regions have access to this fixture, with a mix of paid and free options depending on location.
- United States: Paramount Plus holds the rights to Champions League coverage in the US. Both service tiers - Essential at $9 per month and Premium - include access to this fixture. CBS also carries late-stage coverage for those with a cable or antenna setup.
- United Kingdom: Prime Video is broadcasting this particular fixture in the UK. Access is included with a standard Amazon Prime subscription, and a free trial is available for eligible new subscribers. Other Champions League fixtures in the UK are typically carried by TNT Sports via HBO Max.
- Australia: Stan Sport is the home of Champions League coverage in Australia. A base Stan subscription ($12 per month) plus the Sport add-on ($20 per month) brings the total to $32 per month.
- Belgium: RTL Club is providing free-to-air coverage of the fixture.
- Luxembourg: RTL2 is offering free-to-air coverage in Luxembourg.
Watching Abroad: The Role of VPNs
Travelers who find themselves outside their home country when the fixture kicks off can use a VPN - a virtual private network - to access services tied to their home region. A VPN works by routing a device's internet connection through a server in a different country, temporarily masking its actual geographic location. This is particularly useful for viewers in Belgium or Luxembourg who want to access free coverage while traveling, or for those elsewhere who already subscribe to a service like Paramount Plus or Prime Video.
Proton VPN is among the more well-regarded options currently available. It is open-source, headquartered in Switzerland under strong privacy laws, and has been independently audited - factors that matter to users who prioritize data security alongside streaming access. Plans support up to ten simultaneous devices and include an integrated ad blocker and split tunneling. A 30-day money-back guarantee reduces the risk of trying the service for the first time.
One practical note: using a VPN to access geo-restricted content may conflict with a platform's terms of service, even when the underlying subscription is legitimate. Users should review those terms before proceeding.
