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Arsenal advances to Champions League final with 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Arsenal advances to Champions League final with 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid

Summary

Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on June 15, 2026. This victory secured Arsenal's place in the final with a 2-1 aggregate score, marking their first appearance in the final since 2006. Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time, converting a rebound after a shot from Leandro Trossard was parried by Jan Oblak. Atletico Madrid, needing a clean sheet to advance, could not capitalize on their earlier first-leg draw. Arsenal's strong defensive performance ensured they did not concede in the second half. They will face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the final in Budapest on May 30.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal advances to the Champions League final with a 2-1 aggregate.
•Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the match in the 44th minute.
•Atletico Madrid exits the tournament after reaching the semi-finals.
•Arsenal's final match is scheduled for May 30 in Budapest.
•Atletico Madrid failed to secure a clean sheet needed to advance.

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Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates in the semi-final second leg to advance 2-1 on aggregate. The result eliminates Lo...
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