Bukayo Saka’s goal secured Arsenal’s place in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years. Arsenal faced Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2026. The match ended with a score of 1-0, giving Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Key match details:
- Arsenal won the match 1-0 against Atlético Madrid.
- Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute.
- This is Arsenal’s first Champions League final appearance since 2006.
Mikel Arteta praised Saka’s impact on the game. Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid struggled to find an equalizer. Griezmann made his 128th appearance in major European competitions during this match.
The referee for this semi-final was Daniel Siebert from Germany. Arsenal advances to face their opponent in the final, marking a significant achievement for the club.
