Atletico Madrid fans set off flares and sing outside team hotel ahead of Arsenal clash

ATLETICO MADRID fans have been making sure their team are pumped up for tonight’s crunch Europa League clash against Arsenal.

The heavyweights meet in the second leg of their semi-final battle at the Wanda Metropolitano.

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Arsenal know they need to score at least one goal against Europe’s meanest defence after drawing 1-1 in the first leg at the Emirates.

But Arsene Wenger’s men are sure to face a battle-hardened side cheered on by some of the most passionate fans on the continent.

Atletico supporters made their voices heard outside their team’s hotel in order to boost morale.

They cheered, lit flares and sang songs as Diego Simeone prepared to take his side to the stadium ahead of this evening’s kick off.

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The likes of Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann are sure to cause Arsenal problems at the back.

While Uruguay legend Diego Godin and compatriot Jose Gimenez will be looking to keep Alexandre Lacazette quiet tonight.

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Arsenal know they must progress to the final in order to give Wenger the send-off he deserves.

The Frenchman will leave the Emirates this summer and the Europa League remains his final chance of winning any silverware before his exit.

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