What happened
Arsenal have officially advanced to the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, eliminating Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals. Bukayo Saka scored a key goal in the second leg as the Gunners won 1-0 on the night and progressed on aggregate. The final will be staged in Budapest, where Arsenal will face the winner of the other semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
Why it matters
This is Arsenal's first Champions League final appearance in 20 years, ending a long wait since their 2006 run to the final under Arsene Wenger. The result comes as Arsenal remain locked in a tight Premier League title race with Manchester City, level on points and goal difference with three matchweeks remaining. A European trophy would cap a generational season for Mikel Arteta's squad and reshape the club's modern legacy.
What to watch
Watch the second semi-final between PSG and Bayern Munich to confirm Arsenal's opponent in Budapest. Arteta must also manage squad rotation as Arsenal juggle the title race and a Champions League final run-in.