Arsenal have become the first team to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League final after a crucial 1-0 victory over Spanish side Atlético Madrid.

The decisive match was played on Tuesday evening at the Emirates Stadium in London, in a high-stakes semi-final clash.

Saka strike secures qualification for the Gunners

The London side clinched the win thanks to a standout goal from Bukayo Saka, who netted the only goal of the match in the 45th minute of the first half.

Arsenal’s progression was also boosted by their result in the first leg, where they earned a valuable 1-1 draw away in Madrid, giving them the edge on aggregate.

Final awaits winner of PSG vs Bayern clash

With their place in the final confirmed, Arsenal will now face the winner of the other semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

The Champions League final is set to take place at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, in a showdown eagerly anticipated by football fans worldwide.