Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2006 after a gritty 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night.
Homegrown star Bukayo Saka proved the difference-maker at an electric Emirates Stadium, firing home in the 44th minute to secure a 2-1 aggregate triumph.
Mikel Arteta’s side displayed immense defensive discipline to hold firm against Diego Simeone’s men, successfully banishing recent “serial choker” labels.
The Gunners now head to Budapest on May 30, where they will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in pursuit of their first-ever European Cup.
Domestically, the North Londoners are equally dominant, currently leading the Premier League following a significant slip-up by Manchester City at Everton.
Victory in their final three fixtures against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace would see them secure a historic continental and domestic double.
If they finish the job, this generation could surpass the legendary “Invincibles” of 2004, marking the club’s most successful season in its 140-year history.
With the first hurdle cleared, a “cathartic” night in London has set the stage for what could be a golden era of immortality under Arteta.
