The first Champions League finalist is Arsenal, who defeated Atletico 1-0 in the second leg of the semi-final tonight in London.
Arsenal played in the Champions League final for the first time 20 years ago, losing to Barcelona in the 2006 final (2-1), and this season they will play against PSG or Bayern. Ahead of tomorrow's second leg in Munich, the French champions have a one-goal advantage (5-4).
Two different halves were seen in London, Arsenal had the initiative in the first, and scored the only goal in the 44th minute. Saliba sent a great ball to Đekeres, who passed it to Trosaro. The Belgian international got in position, shot, Oblak saved, and Saka was in the right place.
In the second, Atletico had good chances through Griezmann and Simeone, in the second the home team could have solved everything, but Džekerš crossed the goal from a few meters.
The Champions League final is on May 30th in Budapest.
Arsenal could have scored a second goal, Džekerš had a huge chance, but he shot over the goal.
Another chance for the "Kolčoneros", Griezmann shot, Raja saved.
A chance for Atletico, and it's a big one. Long ball from Koke, Simeone got past Rayo, but Saliba was brilliant.
The second half has begun.
End of the first half, Arsenal has a goal advantage, Atletico must be more offensive in the rest of the game.
45th minute - Arsenal lead 1:0 in London, scorer Bukayo Saka.
Saliba sent a great ball to Đekeres, who passed it to Trosar. The Belgian international set up, shot, Oblak saved, and Saka was in the right place.
A controversial situation in the Atletico penalty area. Trosar fell after a duel with Griezmann, Arsenal players and fans reacted violently, but it was obvious that there was no penalty.
Then Rice was blocked, and the hosts again asked for a penalty, due to alleged handball, which did not occur.
Declan Rice broke through on the right, and Arsenal were awarded a corner, after which Lewis-Skelly sent the ball into the penalty area, but none of his teammates were there to take advantage of it.
Arsenal had more possession at the start, but Atletico had the first chance - Declan Rice prevented Giovanni Simeone from scoring with a brilliant sliding kick.
The duel has begun at the Emirates.
Atletico Madrid squad.
Arsenal squad.
A big night of Champions League football, a night that has been awaited in North London for almost two decades.
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are playing the second leg of the semi-final of the elite European competition, and they are starting from scratch at the Emirates Stadium, as there was a 0-0 draw in Madrid six days ago.
So, 90 or 120 minutes to decide. Who's going to Budapest?
Arsenal's first final after 20, or Athletic's after 10 years?
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