"Atletico Madrid's players and staff may have had sleepless nights after their previous trip to the Emirates Stadium, where they were thrashed 4-0 by Arsenal in the league phase of the Champions League back in October."
"The new accommodation was not without its problems, after fireworks were set off outside Atletico's base in the early hours of this morning, disturbing at least one member of the squad."
"Atletico top goalscorer Julian Alvarez could be available for the match, as the team hopes to fare better against Arsenal this time."
Atletico Madrid's players and staff are preparing for a crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat in October. The team has changed hotels to the Courthouse Hotel in Shoreditch, although manager Diego Simeone attributed this to cost. However, fireworks outside the hotel disturbed the squad's rest, prompting a report to UEFA. Atletico has struggled in England this season, losing to Liverpool, Tottenham, and Arsenal, but hopes to improve their performance in this match.
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