Arsenal booked their place in the 2026 Champions League final after a hard-fought victory over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal to send the Gunners through.
Match Report
David Hytner was at the Emirates for the match. In his report, he praised Arsenal's resilience and composure under pressure. The win sets up a final showdown against either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.
Key Moments
- Saka's clinical finish in the second half proved to be the difference.
- Atletico Madrid came close but were denied by Arsenal's defense and goalkeeper.
- The victory marks Arsenal's first Champions League final appearance since 2006.
Commiserations to Atlético Madrid, who once again fell just short of the final. The second leg of the other semi-final between Bayern Munich and PSG takes place tomorrow night.
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