Arsenal have reached the Champions League final. The Gunners defeated Atlético Madrid, 1-0, on Tuesday, May 5, sealing a 2-1 aggregate win in their semifinal tie.
Bukayo Saka scored just before halftime for the game’s only goal at the Emirates Stadium.
Gunners Aim for First Champions League Title
Arsenal have reached only their second Champions League final and first since 2006, when they fell to Barcelona.
Arsenal has never been crowned European champion.
The Gunners did not come close to reaching the final of the European Cup, the precursor to the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta’s side will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final as it looks to clinch its first Champions League title.
Champions League Final 2026: Date and Location
- The 2026 final is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at 12 p.m. ET.
- The 2026 UEFA Champions League final is being played at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
With the Gunners now in control of their Premier League destiny, the double is very much in reach for the north London outfit.