Arsenal beat Atlético to end Champions League final drought
- On Tuesday, Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years, defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in north London to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
- Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal in the 45th minute, tapping in a rebound after Jan Oblak saved Leandro Trossard's shot during a cagey first half.
- Referee Daniel Siebert waved off penalty appeals from both sides during the physical encounter, while Arsenal maintained their unbeaten competition record with another clean sheet at home.
- The Gunners will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final scheduled for May 30 in Budapest, Hungary, as they pursue their first European title.
- Mikel Arteta's side regained the advantage over Manchester City in The Premier League, chasing their first top-flight title since 2004 while dreaming of a historic European double.
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After 20 years of waiting, Arsenal returns to a Champions League final. Mikel Arteta’s team won 1-0 and will seek their first continental title on May 30 in Budapest.
"We had too much respect for Arsenal" - Atleti star Jan Oblak makes bold claim after their loss to Gunners in Champions League SF
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak said Arsenal were the better side and deserved to be in the UEFA Champions League final following Tuesday’s clash at the Emirates.
Two decades after his only appearance, Arsenal returned to the Champions League final this Tuesday after winning 1-0 to the Atlético de Madrid in the semifinal lap at Emirates Stadium. A goal by Bukayo Saka (45') led the Gunners to the second Champions final of their history, after which they lost in 2006 to Barcelona. The Gunners will face for the final win the semifinal winner who competed on Wednesday at Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich,…
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