Arsenal have reached the final of the Champions League for the first time in 20 years following victory over Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of Tuesday’s game in a 1-0 win to ensure the Gunners progressed 2-1 on aggregate over two legs, sparking jubilant scenes at the final whistle inside the Emirates Stadium.The result means Mikel Arteta’s side, who are currently top of the Premier League and unbeaten in Europe this season, remain on course for what would be a historic double.

Saka’s goal came on the stroke of half-time, with the England international and captain-on-the-night steering in the rebound after Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak had parried Leandro Trossard’s low shot.
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game on Tuesday to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory over Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal players celebrate after reaching the Champions League final. Pic: Reuters
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Arsenal players celebrate after reaching the Champions League final. Pic: Reuters
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Arsenal have reached the final of the Champions League for the first time in 20 years following victory over Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of Tuesday’s game in a 1-0 win to ensure the Gunners progressed 2-1 on aggregate over two legs, sparking jubilant scenes at the final whistle inside the Emirates Stadium.


Bukayo Saka scores what proved to be the winning goal for the Gunners. Pic: Reuters
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Bukayo Saka scores what proved to be the winning goal for the Gunners. Pic: Reuters
The result means Mikel Arteta’s side, who are currently top of the Premier League and unbeaten in Europe this season, remain on course for what would be a historic double.

Saka’s goal came on the stroke of half-time, with the England international and captain-on-the-night steering in the rebound after Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak had parried Leandro Trossard’s low shot.

Arsenal fans display a tifo before the match. Pic: Reuters
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Arsenal fans display a tifo before the match. Pic: Reuters
An ‘incredible night’

After the game, Arteta hailed what he called an “incredible night” in north London and praised the supporters for making the occasion “special”.

The Gunners’ manager said: “I cannot be happier or prouder of everyone involved in this club. Outside the stadium was special and unique.

“The atmosphere the supporters generated, the energy, it made incredible job.”