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Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso needs surgery on his right ankle after a severe sprain, putting his place in the US World Cup squad at risk. The 24-year-old's absence adds to a growing injury list that already includes Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Tanner Tessmann ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Arsenal host Atletico Madrid at the Emirates on May 5 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, after a 1-1 first-leg draw. Both goals came from penalties. Bukayo Saka is back from injury and scored in Arsenal's last match.
Real Madrid lost 4-2 to Atletico Madrid in a dramatic derby at the Bernabeu, while Barcelona drew 4-4 with Girona at Camp Nou. Both results dent the title ambitions of the La Liga giants.
Arsenal had a penalty controversially denied by VAR in a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Viktor Gyokeres scored from the spot for Arsenal before Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed fury over the VAR decision.
