Atletico Madrid Complains to UEFA After Emirates Hot Water Failure Before Champions League Match

Atletico Madrid expressed frustration after their training session at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium was disrupted by a lack of hot water in the dressing room showers, forcing them to return to their hotel to shower. The issue, which affected both teams' facilities, lasted about 40 minutes after Arsenal were informed, but Atletico had already ended their session early due to rain and the inconvenience. Atletico officially complained to UEFA, although the rule requiring hot showers applies only on matchdays and not training sessions, making a punishment unlikely. Arsenal apologized for the incident, attributing the problem to a temporary technical fault, and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to their Champions League opponents. Despite the off-field tension, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Atletico's Diego Simeone for his long-term achievements and unique club identity. The two teams were set to face each other in a key Champions League group stage match following this incident.