Saka seals Arsenal's return to Europe final with late tap-in
Saka seals Arsenal's return to Europe final with late tap-in
Bukayo Saka's late tap-in sends Arsenal to the Champions League final after a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory and setting up a Budapest final.
Arsenal reached the Champions League final after a disciplined 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the second leg, sealing a 2-1 aggregate win. Captain Bukayo Saka tapped in just before halftime, providing the decisive moment in a tense, cagey tie. The Gunners kept a clean sheet in the second leg as they extended their run of defensive resolve, marking their ninth clean sheet in this season's competition.
Manager Mikel Arteta praised the collective effort, noting the players' resilience and unity in delivering a historic milestone for the club. The Emirates atmosphere matched the significance of the night, with fans sensing they were on the verge of something special as the final draw nearer.
Arsenal now head to Budapest for a final against Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain, a showdown that would mark the club's first European final in two decades and a potential turning point in their continental ambitions.
