Arsenal have secured their spot in the Champions League final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. The first leg in Madrid ended 1-1, setting up a tense second leg in London.
The Gunners controlled the first half, creating several chances. The breakthrough came when Bukayo Saka pounced on a rebound from Leandro Trossard‘s shot to slot home just before halftime. That goal proved to be the decisive moment of the tie.
Atletico Madrid pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half, but Arsenal’s defense held firm to keep a clean sheet. Mikel Arteta’s side managed the game well, frustrating the Spanish side’s attempts to break through.
This victory means Arsenal will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final. The match is scheduled for May 30 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. It will be Arsenal’s first Champions League final appearance since 2006.