Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
The Premier League side progressed 2-1 on aggregate after a disciplined performance in London.
The victory sends Arsenal into the Arsenal Champions League final for the first time in two decades.
Their previous appearance came in 2006 when they lost to Barcelona in Paris.
Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal late in the first half.
The England winger reacted quickly after Jan Oblak parried Leandro Trossard’s shot.
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Arsenal controlled possession for long periods during the second leg.
Mikel Arteta’s side also maintained strong defensive organisation under pressure.
Atletico Madrid created late chances but failed to force extra time.
Alexander Sørloth missed a key opportunity in the closing stages of the match.
Key Performances
- Bukayo Saka scored the winning goal
- William Saliba delivered another strong defensive display
- Declan Rice controlled midfield transitions
- Jan Oblak made multiple important saves for Atletico Madrid
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Arsenal have remained unbeaten throughout the competition this season.
Their defence has become one of the strongest units in Europe.
The Gunners will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final.
The title clash will take place in Budapest on May 30.
The latest Arsenal Champions League final appearance marks a major milestone for Mikel Arteta.
The club now moves one step closer to winning Europe’s biggest trophy for the first time.
