Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
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A first-half strike from Bukayo Saka at the Emirates Stadium proved decisive, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory for Mikel Arteta’s side after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid.
The Gunners will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final, set to be held in Budapest on May 30.
It marks Arsenal’s first appearance in Europe’s elite club final since 2006, when they lost to Barcelona, and keeps alive their dream of winning the Champions League for the first time in club history.
Managed by Mikel Arteta, Arsenal showed resilience after taking the lead late in the first half. Saka reacted quickest to a rebound from Leandro Trossard’s shot to slot home from close range, sending the home crowd into celebration.
Atletico pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Arsenal’s defence held firm, with key interventions from Gabriel Magalhaes and goalkeeper David Raya preserving the clean sheet.
The victory caps a remarkable turnaround for Arsenal, who have faced criticism in recent weeks but are now on the verge of a historic season. They remain in contention for a Premier League and Champions League double.
With just one match separating them from European glory, Arsenal head to Budapest aiming to secure their first-ever Champions League title.
