Arsenal have booked a spot within the UEFA Champions League ultimate for less than the second time within the membership’s historical past after defeating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on mixture within the semi-finals.
A primary-half aim from Bukayo Saka secured a 1-0 win for Arsenal within the second leg on the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night time, serving to the Premier League aspect progress to the ultimate.
The Gunners will now face both Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain within the ultimate scheduled to happen on the Puskás Aréna on Might 30.
It marks Arsenal’s first Champions League ultimate look in 20 years, with their solely earlier ultimate ending in defeat to FC Barcelona in 2006.
Underneath supervisor Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have continued to enhance in Europe after returning to the competitors following a six-year absence. The membership reached the quarter-finals within the 2023/24 season earlier than struggling a semi-final exit to eventual champions PSG final time period.
This season, Arsenal have impressed all through the match. They grew to become the primary group in Champions League historical past to win all eight matches within the league part earlier than overcoming Bayer Leverkusen and Sporting CP within the knockout rounds.
The semi-final success over Atletico Madrid additionally prolonged Arsenal’s unbeaten run within the European Cup and Champions League to 14 matches, setting a brand new membership file.
The North London membership will now hope to assert the well-known European title for the primary time of their 139-year historical past after they compete within the ultimate later this month.
