Arsenal edge Atletico to reach Budapest
Discussion centres on potential PSG revenge or facing Bayern led by ex-Spurs striker Harry Kane, managed by Vincent Kompany.
Arteta hails an ‘incredible’ night as Saka’s goal sends Arsenal to Budapest. Unbeaten in the UCL this season, they now target West Ham on Sunday with the title race in their hands.
Arsenal pencil in an Islington parade on 31 May if they win the Premier League or Champions League, with a possible week’s wait after Palace. Tight turnaround from Budapest and pre-World Cup call-ups.
VAR ruled a prior foul on Gabriel before Calafiori tripped Griezmann, so no Atleti penalty. Earlier tussles also brought no spot-kicks as Saka’s strike sent Arsenal to the final.
Saka’s 44th-minute tap-in beats Atletico 1-0 at the Emirates, sealing a 2-1 aggregate win. Arsenal keep a ninth UCL clean sheet and march to Budapest on 30 May to face PSG or Bayern.
Report flags possible exits: Christian Norgaard, Ethan Nwaneri, Fabio Vieira, Jakub Kiwior and Reiss Nelson as Arsenal plan a summer reset.
Rooney says Arsenal ‘over-celebrated’ reaching the final, urging restraint. Ian Wright tells fans to enjoy the moment, while Wenger urges focus before facing PSG or Bayern.
Simeone accepts Arsenal deserved to progress after a 1-0 defeat at the Emirates, declining to blame the referee for a denied second-half penalty.
Rice vows ‘a job to do’ at West Ham on Sunday after the Atletico win, shelving sentiment as Arsenal chase the title with destiny in their hands.
Query over Max Dowman’s eligibility for a Champions League winner’s medal after only 59 minutes played for Arsenal this season.
Arsenal are monitoring Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with a £65m valuation reported amid competition from Man Utd, Chelsea, PSG and Bayern.
Henry tells Saka that if Arsenal win the Champions League and Premier League they will be ‘The Unforgettables’, echoing the Invincibles.
Bukayo Saka becomes the first Arsenal player to score in two different Champions League semi-finals, netting the match-winner v Atletico Madrid. Arteta hails him as ‘very special’ after a 59-minute display.
Arsenal track Real Madrid teen Victor Valdepenas, likened to Calafiori, but Frankfurt hold ‘concrete talks’. Piece also notes calls for Man Utd to sign ex-Gunner Granit Xhaka.
Opinion from a Newcastle fan begrudging Arsenal’s path to the final and criticising celebrating supporters after the Atletico win.
