Saka’s strike sends Arsenal to the final ! After a two tough legs of the semi final, Arsenal won 2-1 after a last minute first half goal at the Emirates tonight.
Atletico and Arsenal now face each other in the second leg of this Champions League season, now at the Emirates. This comes after last week’s draw 1-1 in Madrid. Arsenal have been unbeaten in all 13 Champions league matches this season without conceding a single goal during 3 home matches. This would be Arsenals first Champions League final in 20 years. Athletico qualified after beating Barcelona 2-0 at Camp Nou. Having already faced the Gunners this season, it is still their worst loss 0-4. This comes after having never won at the Emirates.
Nearing up to half time, neither side have made any noticeable scoreboard difference. With a minute left, Trossard takes his chance but is just about saved by Oblak, Saka quick on his feet and sweeps the ball into the back of the net. Ending the first half in the lead with 2-1. Arsenal have dominated the first half with almost double the amount of possession and total shots than Atletico, the gunners are clearly overpowering Atletico.
With only 5 minutes left Atletico are desperate to at least equalise the score but are not able to break through Arsenals defence.
ARSENAL ARE THROUGH TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL ! For the first time since 2006, this is a historic moment for the team from north London !
They will be facing either PSG or Bayern in Budapest in just 3 weeks, hungry and fighting for that Champions League trophy !
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