Arsenal vs Atlético de Madrid

Arsenal reached the UEFA Champions League final for just the second time in their history, beating Atlético Madrid 1–0 at the Emirates Stadium to advance 2–1 on aggregate. A controlled, assured display from the Gunners made it an evening to savour in North London. Bukayo Saka was the difference-maker, reacting quickest to slam in the rebound on 44 minutes after Leandro Trossard's shot was parried by Jan Oblak. Atlético pushed hard after the break, but David Raya produced a crucial stop to deny Antoine Griezmann on 55 minutes, and Gabriel was immense in defence, twice thwarting Giuliano Simeone when a goal looked certain. Arsenal now head to Budapest with a chance to claim their first ever European crown. For Atlético Madrid and manager Diego Simeone, it is a painful exit — their dream of reaching a first Champions League final since 2016 ended at the last hurdle once again.