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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid preview: Prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
Tuesday brings the return of the Champions League as Matchday 3 of Europe's premier club competition kicks off.
Among the fixtures is a meeting between two high-profile sides as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid.
The Gunners are off to another great start as they have won both of their matches in the competition so far. This runs parallel to their domestic form, as Arsenal came out of the international break as Premier League leaders and still top the league following their win over Fulham on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Atletico are three points back of their upcoming opponents after losing their first match of the league phase and winning their second. Diego Simeone's men were emphatic in their most recent Champions League match, defeating visiting Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid kick-off date
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid will take place at 8 pm BST on Tuesday, October 21 in the Champions League
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3 pm ET and 12 pm PT, while it's a 7 am kick-off on Wednesday, October 22 for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Kick-off: 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT / 7 am NZST (October 22, 2025)
Where is Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid being played?
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid will take place at Emirates Stadium in London.
Opened in 2006, the venue holds 60,704 fans in its current configuration.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid - the key men
Bukayo Saka - Arsenal
The England international is an indispensable part of Arsenal's attack, with his marauding runs down the right flank causing havoc for opposing defences and often ending up in a scoring chance for the Gunners.
Saka has made just six appearances this season between the Premier League and Champions League, scoring three times during those matches.
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Julian Alvarez - Atletico Madrid
The former Manchester City man has found a home in Madrid, and after a productive first season he appears to be riding the momentum of his maiden campaign with Atleti with seven goals and three assists through nine matches in La Liga and the Champions League combined.
Alvarez will be a focal point for both Atletico's attack and Arsenal's defence.
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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid prediction
The Gunners are rolling, and at home they should be able to get past a tough Atleti side.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Full Champions League fixture list for Matchday 3
Tuesday 21 October
- Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid
- Barcelona vs Olympiakos
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris St Germain
- FC Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund
- Kairat Almaty vs Pafos
- Newcastle United vs Benfica
- PSV Eindhoven vs Napoli
- Union Saint-Gilloise vs Inter Milan
- Villarreal vs Manchester City
Wednesday 22 October
- Atalanta vs Slavia Prague
- Athletic Bilbao vs FK Qarabag
- Bayern Munich vs Club Brugge
- Chelsea vs Ajax
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool
- Galatasaray vs FK Bodø/Glimt
- Monaco vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Real Madrid vs Juventus
- Sporting CP vs Olympique Marseille
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How to watch the Champions League in the USA on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch select matches in the Champions League in Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
An annual upfront payment is $224.99, while paying monthly for 12 months is $19.99 and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
Fans can watch extra Champions League games in Spanish on ViX. A selection of those matches are also available on UNIMÁS and TUDN.
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high-definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
An annual subscription costs $14.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, offering differing selections of sports in each. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
