Arsenal reach Champions League final after 20 years

Arsenal are the first finalists in the Champions League.

The London side beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday evening at the “Emirates”, booking a place in the final, which will be played on May 30 at the “Puskás Arena” in Budapest.

Mikel Arteta’s side reached the final with a 2-1 aggregate score. The match at Madrid’s “Metropolitano” had ended 1-1, while on Tuesday evening the difference was made by Bukayo Saka’s goal in the final minute of the first half.

The first half was rather lacklustre, but the London side scored at a very good moment to pave the way to the big final.

The second half was more fiery. Giuliano Simeone of Atletico threatened right from the start, while Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres later missed a good chance. More chances were created at both ends of the pitch, but none were converted.

And Arsenal return to the Champions League final after a full 20 years. They lost the 2006 final 2-1 to Barcelona. Arsenal have reached a European final only for the second time.

Mikel Arteta’s side are in a very good moment, and could finish the season with two major trophies. On Monday, Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton, putting Arsenal in a very good position in the race for the English league title as well. And perhaps they will pursue the European title at the end of the month as English champions.

In the final, Arsenal will face PSG or Bayern. PSG won the first match 5-4, while the return leg of this semifinal is on Wednesday evening in Munich.