Arsenal training invaded by Atletico Madrid fans who shouted at Mikel Arteta

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Mikel Arteta’s team is set to go up against Real Madrid tonight in the Champions League quarter-finals (Picture: Getty).

Reports say that Arsenal’s training session was unexpectedly interrupted by Atletico Madrid supporters earlier today, who shouted words of support to Mikel Arteta.

The squad was preparing at Colegio Valdeluz, a Madrid-based school, in advance of their important Champions League match at the Bernabeu this evening.

With a 3-0 advantage, Arsenal are heading into the return leg of their quarter-final tie in the Spanish capital, with kickoff at 8pm BST.

During preparations, several Atletico fans caught sight of the north London team at the training site.

Relevo reported that Atletico Madrid fans ‘approached’ the Arsenal coach ‘while inside’ the school grounds.

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The Spanish media outlet called the encounter ‘a final boost of motivation before a night full of football’.

‘Arteta, go for them, do it for Atlético!’ the fans reportedly yelled as Arsenal’s manager exited the coach upon arriving at the training ground.

Arsenal FC Training Session And Press Conference – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg

Arteta was ‘approached’ when leaving the coach (Picture: Getty)

**Why are Atletico Madrid fans backing Arsenal?**

Atletico supporters are eager to see Arsenal knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League tonight.

Atletico and Real – two of Spain’s major football clubs – are fierce adversaries who constantly compete for dominance in Madrid.

This season, Real Madrid eliminated Atletico in the Champions League round of 16, intensifying Atletico fans’ desire to see Arsenal prevail.

SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 06: Atletico Madrid fans display scarves and flags in support after the LaLiga clash between Sevilla FC and Atletico at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 6, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Atletico fans are rooting for Arsenal this time (Picture: Getty)

Atletico’s dramatic exit came via a penalty shootout loss to Real, filled with controversy, particularly after Julian Alvarez was said to have struck the ball twice during his penalty. His goal was annulled, which significantly affected the outcome.

Manager Diego Simeone was furious, insisting that VAR had made a grave error in judgment.

More chaos ensued after Real secured victory through the shootout.

MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 12: Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid reacts following the Champions League 2024/25 round of 16 second leg match between Atletico and Real at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images)

Antonio Rudiger allegedly made a throat-slitting motion (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid’s players Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Dani Ceballos have come under investigation for how they celebrated after the match.

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