Breaking: Arsenal clinches spot in Champions League final, awaits winner of Bayern Munich vs. PSG

TL;DR

Arsenal has secured a spot in the Champions League final after defeating Atlético Madrid 1-0, winning 2-1 on aggregate. They will face the winner of the Bayern Munich vs. PSG semifinal match.

Key points

Arsenal won 1-0 against Atlético Madrid
Aggregate score was 2-1 in favor of Arsenal
Arsenal awaits the winner of Bayern Munich vs. PSG
Declan Rice completed 90% of his passes
Rice lost possession only eight times in the match

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 2: Declan Rice after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on May 2, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) | Visionhaus/Getty Images On the the strength of a 44th minute from Bukayo Saka, Arsenal survived its Champions League semifinal tilt with Atlético Madrid with a 1-0 victory. The win pushed the Gunners into the Champions League final based on an aggregate score of 2-1. Arsenal will now face the winner of the other semifinal match. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain will meet on Wednesday (3PM EDT) at the Allianz Arena to determine which powerhouse will move on for a date with Arsenal. As expected, Arsenal vs. Atlético Madrid was a knock down, drag out brawl over the course of the two legs, a far cry from the craziness that was leg one of Bayern Munich vs. PSG. With a spot in the finale clinched, Arsenal can now focus on its attempt secure Champions League glory. Midfielder Declan Rice stood out for Arsenal as he completed 90% of his passes and won five of his six ground duels. Maybe most impressive, though, is that Rice only lost possession eight times over the course of a very rugged match. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

How did Arsenal reach the Champions League final?

Arsenal reached the Champions League final by defeating Atlético Madrid 1-0 in the second leg, resulting in a 2-1 aggregate score.

Who will Arsenal play in the Champions League final?

Arsenal will play against the winner of the semifinal match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

What was Declan Rice's performance in the semifinal match?

Declan Rice had an impressive performance, completing 90% of his passes and winning five of his six ground duels.

Breaking: Arsenal clinches spot in Champions League final, awaits winner of Bayern Munich vs. PSG

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