Italy international Riccardo Calafiori has rejoined his Arsenal teammates in training on Tuesday, a day before their crucial Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid.
The Gunners are gearing up for their away fixture against Diego Simeone’s side at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 29, with the return leg scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 at the Emirates Stadium.
Calafiori, who was reportedly seen training with the squad according to Football London, is expected to be available for the journey to Spain. The Italian defender had sustained a knock during Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Sporting CP on April 7 and had been sidelined since, missing their recent match against Newcastle.
Calafiori, a former defender for Bologna and Roma, is in his second season with Arsenal. He has contributed one goal and three assists in 31 appearances across all competitions during the 2025-26 campaign.
Riccardo Calafiori trains with Arsenal before Atletico Madrid fixture
Arsenal is making preparations for the opening leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid. The team will travel to face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 29. The deciding match will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, May 5.
Reports from Football London indicate that Calafiori was participating in training with his colleagues on Tuesday, suggesting that the Italian defender will be ready for the trip to Spain. Calafiori picked up an injury in Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Sporting CP on April 7 and has not played since. He was also absent from Arsenal’s most recent game against Newcastle on Saturday, despite being present at the Emirates Stadium with his teammates.
Calafiori, who previously played for Bologna and Roma, is now in his second season with Arsenal. He has scored one goal and provided three assists in 31 appearances in all competitions during the 2025-26 season.