In Marca, the Spanish sports newspaper, it was reported that Atletico are “incredibly angry” and “don’t understand why a modern venue like the Emirates, and in a tournament like the Champions League, doesn’t have something so basic”.
And Carrusel Deportivo’s reporter in London has described “monumental anger” in the Spanish club’s travelling party.
Article 11 of Uefa’s regulations on infrastructure states that “stadiums must be equipped with… showers with hot water” in order to host Champions League matches. There is no mention in Article 11, however, of whether these rules also apply to training sessions the day before the game.
Arsenal have made a perfect start to their Champions League campaign, winning games against Athletic Bilbao and Olympiacos without conceding a goal, and are hoping to continue their good form against Simeone’s side.
Atletico are currently fourth in La Liga but will be a dangerous opponent. They have won four of their last five matches, including a thrilling 5-2 victory over rivals Real Madrid.
