Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Tuesday, 05 May 2026, 23:26 / Updated on Tuesday, 05 May 2026 23:26
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In the round, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal finished tied, score 1-1.
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The winner will face one of Bayern and PSG in the grand final. In the round, the Parisians prevailed with an improbable 5-4.
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The 2026 Champions League final takes place in Budapest on May 30.
Although Diego Simeone's side tried to close down the lanes, the Spanish defense gave way just before the break. In the 44th minute, Leandro Trossard sent a powerful shot that Jan Oblak couldn't keep out, haplessly deflecting in front.
In the right place, Bukayo Saka completed a simple formality and sent the ball into the empty net.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in Arsenal – Atletico and made history
With this achievement, the English star went straight into the history of the London club, becoming the first Arsenal player to score in two different Champions League semi-finals, according to Squawka.
The Englishman had relapsed in the previous edition (2025), when he scored in the return with PSG. The French then prevailed in Paris, score 2-1, and qualified for the grand final. In the round, Luis Enrique's team won 1-0.
In Madrid, Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal after converting a 11-yard strike.
Saka thus confirms his good form at home: his numbers at the Emirates are relevant in this regard, reaching 14 decisive contributions in as many home games in the top club competition (9 goals and 5 assists).
Saka has played 30 games this season for Arsenal, scoring 8 goals and providing 6 assists. He is quoted by the specialized website Transfermarkt at 120 million euros.
For “Tunari”, this season can be a dream one. In addition to the European route, Mikel Arteta's team also dominates the Premier League, leading with a 5-point lead over Manchester City with just three legs to go.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid seems to be focusing now only on preserving the 4th place in La Liga.
