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Saka downs Atletico to send Arsenal into Champions League final
Arsenal defeats Atletico Madrid to reach Champions League final for the first time in 20 years!
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🔴 Arsenal-Atletico | Calafiori starts, Lewis-Skelly surprise! London 🔥!
TL;DR
Arsenal faces Atletico Madrid for a spot in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. The match is crucial for both teams, especially following Manchester City's recent Premier League slip-up.
Key points
- Arsenal and Atletico Madrid compete for a Champions League final spot
- The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw
- Manchester City's recent performance impacts Arsenal's confidence
ArsenalAtletico MadridManchester CityUEFA Champions League
🔴 Arsenal-Atletico | Calafiori starts, Lewis-Skelly surprise! London 🔥!
It’s the night of nights for Arsenal and Atletico Madrid: a place in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final in Budapest is at stake.
It starts again from the 1-1 draw at the Metropolitano, with the Gunners — also thanks to Manchester City’s slip-up in the Premier League yesterday — seemingly having rediscovered the confidence that had started to waver in recent days.
In the round robin, this clash, played in London, ended 4-0, but beware of underestimating Cholo Simeone’s men: this is a different stage, and what’s at stake is completely different, and we know how formidable the Colchoneros are at annihilating even the strongest opponents. Who will fly into the final? Tell us in the comments!
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🔥 RED-HOT atmosphere outside the Emirates Stadium
A red-hot atmosphere at the Emirates for the clash between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid. According to Sky Sports, Atletico’s bus arrived first, with a few objects thrown but no major problems. Then came Arsenal’s arrival, surrounded by red smoke and deafening chants: visibility was almost zero and the atmosphere electric.
✅ The OFFICIAL line-ups
ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; , , , Gyökeres.
Q&A
What is at stake in the Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid match?
A place in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final is at stake for both teams.
What was the result of the first leg between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid?
The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at the Metropolitano Stadium.
How did Manchester City's performance affect Arsenal's confidence?
Manchester City's slip-up in the Premier League has seemingly helped Arsenal regain their confidence ahead of the match.
