Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid on May 5, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium. This win marks Arsenal’s first UEFA Champions League final appearance in 20 years.
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute. His performance earned him the Man of the Match title. The aggregate score for the semi-final was 2-1 in favor of Arsenal.
Arsenal’s defense was strong, achieving a ninth European clean sheet this season. They remain unbeaten in this year’s UEFA Champions League with 11 wins and 3 draws.
Atletico Madrid struggled to make an impact during the match. They managed just nine shots, with only two on target. This lack of offensive power contributed to their defeat.
The final will take place in Budapest on May 31, 2026. Arsenal last appeared in a UEFA Champions League final in 2006, where they lost to Barcelona.
Key statistics:
- Aggregate score: Arsenal 2, Atletico Madrid 1
- Goals scored by Arsenal: 1
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 0
- Total clean sheets for Arsenal this season: 9
- Unbeaten record in UEFA Champions League: 11 wins, 3 draws
The team will prepare for their upcoming match against either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich. Arsenal aims to secure their first UEFA Champions League title.