Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid Player Ratings: Saka and Rice Shine in Preseason Clash
Arsenal faced Atlético Madrid in a preseason friendly where Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were the standout performers. Read full player ratings and match analysis here.
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Arsenal faced Atlético Madrid in a preseason friendly where Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were the standout performers. Read full player ratings and match analysis here.
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Arsenal reached their first Champions League final since 2006 after a tense 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. Bukayo Saka's first-half goal was the difference, ending a near two-decade drought for the Gunners.
Bukayo Saka, who joined Arsenal's academy at age 7 and idolized Thierry Henry, scored the decisive goal to lead the Gunners past Atlético Madrid 1-0 and into their first Champions League final since 2006. The match will be held in Budapest against PSG or Bayern.
Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid to secure their first Champions League final appearance in 20 years, with the final set for May 30 against either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.
In a tense Champions League semifinal second leg, Arsenal were denied a clear penalty when Antoine Griezmann shoved Leandro Trossard in the back. The London side host Atlético Madrid after a 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital, with a place in the final at stake.
In a controversial moment during a Champions League clash, Arsenal were not awarded a penalty after Antoine Griezmann pushed Leandro Trossard in the back. The incident has sparked debate among fans and pundits.
With Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals, ticket information for the final on June 6, 2026, has been announced. The match, likely against Bayern Munich or PSG, could see the Gunners end a long wait for European glory.
Arsenal host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg after a 1-1 draw in Spain. The winner advances to the final. All the action from the Emirates Stadium.
Atlético Madrid's director of men's professional football, Mateu Alemany, said fireworks motivate the team more ahead of the Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal.
Arsenal host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg with Leandro Trossard expected to start. The winner secures a spot in the final after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Spain's Technical Committee of Referees has reprimanded the assistant referee for raising his flag too early during the Valencia-Atlético match, confirming the goal awarded to Atlético was legally valid.
Leandro Trossard is handed a starting role as Arsenal face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with the tie balanced at 1-1. An electric atmosphere surrounds the Emirates Stadium in London.
Arsenal host Atlético Madrid in a tense Champions League semifinal second leg, with the tie level at 1-1. The first leg in Madrid ended in a draw, leaving everything to play for as one team secures a place in the final.