Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Bukayo Saka scored just before half-time to secure Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, resulting in a 2-1 aggregate win and their first final appearance since 2006.
Atlético Madrid threatened early, with Julián Alvarez sweeping wide from a cross in the eighth minute. Arsenal controlled much of the first half, with Viktor Gyökeres assisting Leandro Trossard, whose shot was parried by Jan Oblak and finished by Saka on the rebound.
After the break, Antoine Griezmann forced a save from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Both sides made tactical substitutions around the hour mark, and Arsenal nearly extended their lead through Martin Ødegaard and Gyökeres, but neither attempt found the net.
Arsenal's defense remained resolute in the closing stages, pursuing their 30th clean sheet of the season. Few clear chances were conceded to Atlético, allowing Arsenal to hold on and secure their place in the final in Budapest.
Declan Rice was named Player of the Match for his positional awareness, decision-making, leadership, and effective communication.