Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 (on aggregate) in the semi-final of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League after the Gunners defeated La Liga 1-0 in the second leg on Tuesday.
Mikel Arteta and Co. Just before half-time, they rode on Bukayo Saka’s solitary goal and held on to that slim lead to cross the line.
With this victory, Arsenal advanced to the Champions League final for only the second time in their history.
When was the last time Arsenal reached the UEFA Champions League final?
The last time Arsenal reached the UEFA Champions League final was 20 years ago, in 2005-06, when they faced Barcelona in the top-flight match.
Under legendary manager Arsène Wenger, the Gunners suffered a 1-2 defeat to the Catalans. Samuel Eto’o and Juliano Belletti scored for the Spanish team after Sol Campbell had scored for the England team.
Published on May 6, 2026
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