Arsenal have secured a place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in two decades after a narrow 1–0 victory over at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
A decisive first-half goal from Bukayo Saka ensured a 2–1 aggregate win for , following last week’s 1–1 draw in Madrid. The English winger struck late in the first half after reacting quickest to a rebound inside the box, sending the home crowd into celebration.
Under manager , Arsenal held firm in the second half as Atlético pushed for an equaliser, with key defensive interventions and strong goalkeeping preserving their lead.
The result sends Arsenal into the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, where they will face either or , depending on the outcome of their semi-final clash.
It marks Arsenal’s first appearance in the final since 2006, when they lost to Barcelona, and only the second in the club’s history. Despite never winning the competition, the London side now stand one match away from their first European crown.
The victory also keeps alive a potential historic double, as Arsenal continue their push for the Premier League title alongside their Champions League campaign.
For Arteta’s side, the win represents a major milestone in a season widely regarded as one of the club’s strongest in years, with Bukayo Saka emerging once again as a decisive figure in their European success.
