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Arsenal have qualified for the 2026 UEFA Champions League final as they defeated Atletico Madrid in the second leg at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners did it without a single defeat across their 14-match campaign. Mikel Arteta's side secured progression to the showpiece event, their first appearance in the final since 2006, while posting an impressive defensive record of nine clean sheets and just six goals conceded throughout the competition.
Arsenal beats Atletico to reach UCL final; awaits PSG-Bayern
Arsenal will now prepare to face their final opponent with momentum at its peak, as celebrations erupted among players and fans following the landmark achievement. The unbeaten run underscores a remarkable defensive transformation under Arteta, who has built one of Europe’s most resilient units.
Bukayo Saka was the one to power the side to this unbelievable feat by scoring just ahead of the first half, in the 43rd minute. With only a handful of goals shipped across multiple rounds against top continental opposition, the north London club has blended attacking flair with ironclad solidity.
This marks a significant milestone for Arsenal, ending a long wait for a return to the Champions League final. The team awaits the winner between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, who will play each other in the second leg for a place in the final at the Allianz Arena.
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