20 years of longing come to an end! Arsenal is the first finalist in the Champions League.

20 years of longing come to an end! Arsenal is the first finalist in the Champions League.

06.05.2026 00:00

In the rematch of the first leg, which ended 1-1 in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 at home to become the first team to advance to the final. The English giants reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years. Arsenal's opponent in the final will be the winner of the Bayern Munich-PSG tie.

In the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, after the first leg ended 1-1, Arsenal faced Atletico Madrid in the return match. Arsenal won the match played at the Emirates Stadium with a score of 1-0.

ARSENAL SMILED WITH SAKA

The goal that brought victory to Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, was scored by English forward Bukayo Saka in the 45th minute. No other goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and the English representative won the game.

IN THE FINAL AFTER 20 YEARS

With this result, Arsenal, who achieved a 2-1 aggregate score advantage over their opponent after two matches, secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final. The English giant succeeded in reaching the final of the Champions League after a 20-year gap. Arsenal had previously faced Barcelona in the 2006 final and lost the match 2-1.

OPPONENT IN THE FINAL EITHER BAYERN OR PSG

Arsenal's opponent in the final will be the winner of the Bayern Munich-PSG tie. PSG won the first leg between the two teams 5-4.

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