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Saka Scores, Arsenal Reach Champions League Final

5/6/2026

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Arsenal Reach Final

Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid 1-0 to reach the Champions League final.
Bukayo Saka scored the winner after Leandro Trossard’s shot was saved by Jan Oblak, giving Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate lead.
Arsenal kept a clean sheet at home in all three knockout rounds and held Atlético to zero shots on target in the second half.
Arsenal will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich in Budapest on May 30.

Summary

Arsenal Sets Record

Arsenal recorded 30 clean sheets across all competitions this season, the most in 32 years.
Manager Mikel Arteta said the supporters’ atmosphere was unique and vital to the victory.
The win extended Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the Champions League to 14 matches, a club record.
Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Everton narrowed the Premier League gap, reviving Arsenal’s title hopes.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s current defensive surge mirrors the UEFA Champions League’s recent history, where finals in 2007, 2008 and 2018 marked pivotal European showdowns. Those three tournaments illustrate the competition’s evolving tactics, and Arsenal’s unbeaten run suggests the club aims to translate that legacy on the continental stage into a future final appearance.

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Arsenal Reach Final

Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid 1-0 to reach the Champions League final.
Bukayo Saka scored the winner after Leandro Trossard’s shot was saved by Jan Oblak, giving Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate lead.
Arsenal kept a clean sheet at home in all three knockout rounds and held Atlético to zero shots on target in the second half.
Arsenal will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich in Budapest on May 30.

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