Arsenal will play against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Semifinal of the Europa League. Atletico Madrid are having the away goal advantage in this match. But the Gunners will surely try to make it to the Final of the Europa League. The hurdle will be very hard for the Gunners to overcome. Both the teams will be eager to go to the Final and we can expect a great match coming in our way. Here are the five players we have to watch out for in this match :
1. Antonie Griezmann :
The Frenchman is certainly the best player present in the pitch for this match out of all. He can change the course of the match any time. In the previous match too, he has proved his potential. He has scored the most important away Goal for the Madrid outfit to give them the advantage in the second leg at Wanda Metropolitano. In this match also, he will hold the key for Atletico Madrid. If he is able to score another goal for his side it will keep Atletico Madrid well ahead of Gunners to go through to the Final of the Europa League in this season.
2. Mesut Ozil :
The German is holding the key for the Gunners to give them the boost they needed to go to the Final. His ability to provide through balls to the attackers and playmaking ability will surely keep Atletico Madrid defenders under pressure in most of the times of the match. He will wish to prove his potential on the big occasion when it is most needed for his side.
3. Diego Godin :
The Uruguayan professional footballer will be the key man in the defense of Atletico Madrid. The attackers of Arsenal will have to pass him if he wants to score in the second leg. The defensive unit of Atletico Madrid are really looking strong under the leadership of Diego Godin. The presence of Diego Godin at the back will surely give the whole side a confidence to keep a clean sheet in the match which will be enough for them to go through to the Final of the Europa League this season.
4. Alexandre Lacazette :
Alexandre Lacazette is now running through a great sort of form. His scoring ability is certainly keeping him in the must watch list for this match. Lacazette has given the lead to Arsenal in the match in the first leg. He will be desperate to score another goal for his side to ensure their position in the Final of the Europa League.
5. Jan Oblak :
Jan Oblak is certainly considered as one of the best Goalkeepers in the World right now. His many saves in the first leg has kept Atletico Madrid in this advantageous position in this match. The ten men Atletico Madrid side have conceded not more than one goal at the Emirates and most of the credits should go to this man. So, he will surely be the player to watch out for in the second leg too.