Arsenal has secured its spot in the Champions League final for the 2025/2026 season after a 1-1 draw against AtlƩtico de Madrid. The final will take place on the 30th of this month at the PuskƔs Arena in Budapest.
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Now all that remains is to decide who will go through from Bayern versus PSG.
After the 1-1 draw in Madrid, Arsenal and AtlƩtico de Madrid faced each other again this Tuesday (5).
And it was the English side that booked its place in the final on the 30th of this month at the PuskÔs Arena in Budapest.
They won 1-0 with a goal from Saka in front of their home fans at the Emirates Stadium.
And they are through to the final after topping the league phase and conceding only six goals in fourteen matches.
They will chase their long-awaited first UCL title after finishing runners-up in the 2005/06 edition to Ronaldinho GaĆŗcho, Eto'o and Deco's Barcelona.
It was 20 years of waiting for another final.
And it came in a special season, with the club also close to ending its Premier League title drought.
Atleti were doing well to contain the momentum of a dominant Arsenal side, but one that lacked the space to create real danger.
The Gunners looked more threatening down the right thanks to the presence of Ben White, who was heavily involved, and Saka.
The greater persistence of Arteta's men finally paid off with a goal in the 45th minute, when Saka pounced on the rebound from 's attempt.
Arsenal will face either Bayern Munich or PSG in the Champions League final.
The Champions League final is scheduled for the 30th of this month.
The final will be held at the PuskƔs Arena in Budapest.
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It was the first shot on target of the match.
He now has nine goals and five assists in 14 Champions League matches for Arsenal.
Colchonero, who had been highly effective without the ball, failed to produce counterattacks that made Raya work - or even be noticed - before the break.
With no alternative, Atleti came back well for the second half.
Including Giuliano Simeone being denied.
And appeals for a possible penalty on Griezmann.
Father Simeone made three changes at once - and was followed by his counterpart Arteta.
Gyƶkeres had a big chance to all but seal qualification in the 66th minute, but failed to take it.
The substitutions did not have the desired effect for Atleti.
Who kept battling and battling against a clock that was becoming more and more of an enemy.
And they were unable to force extra time.
The celebration belongs to Arsenal.
After the insane 5-4 result in Paris, defending champions PSG have the advantage of playing for a draw against six-time Champions winners Bayern.
A one-goal win for the Bavarian side will force extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.
Kane, Luis DĆaz, Olise & Co. will only go through in regulation if they win by at least two goals.
The match kicks off at 4pm (BrasĆlia time) this Wednesday (6) at the Allianz Arena.
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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in š§š· here.