Champions League: Arsenal through to final after beating Atletico Madrid
Bukayo Saka scores the only goal as Gunners reach final for first time in 20 years
www.premierleague.comArsenal are in the UEFA Champions League final for 2025-26, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal to seal a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid, sending them to Budapest for the final on May 30, 2026. They will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final.[1][2]
Latest context from sources:
- Arsenal advanced to their first Champions League final in 20 years after a 1-0 win at home in the second leg, completing a 2-1 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid.[2]
- Reports and reaction pieces from multiple outlets confirm the final matchup set for Budapest, with PSG or Bayern as the potential opponents in the final.[3][2]
Illustration of the route:
- Semi-final: Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid, home leg 1-0 win, away/aggregate 2-1.[2]
- Final destination: Budapest, final date May 30, 2026, opponent TBD between PSG and Bayern Munich.[3][2]
Citable notes:
- Arsenal through to final after beating Atletico Madrid; Saka scored the decisive goal.[2]
- Finalists’ potential opponents discussed in coverage noting PSG or Bayern as the likely final foe.[3][2]
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