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Simeone wants stadium to ‘explode’ against Arsenal as Wenger eyes battle of his life in Spain

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone in a past match. [Photo: Courtesy]

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone called on his side's supporters to create an explosive atmosphere to push his team into the Europa League final when they host Arsenal in Thursday’s semi-final second leg.

Atletico left the first leg at the Emirates Stadium with a 1-1 draw having played most of the game with 10 men after Sime Vrsjalko was sent off, defending with their backs against the wall while Arsenal dominated but failed to capitalise.

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