Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Bukayo Saka's first-half goal sealed a 2-1 aggregate win.

The Gunners, who drew 1-1 in the first leg in Madrid, will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30. PSG, the holders, lead 5-4 after the first leg.

Arsenal have never won the Champions League. Their only previous final was in 2006, a 2-1 loss to Barcelona. Their last European trophy was the 1994 Cup Winners' Cup.

The victory puts Arsenal on the brink of a historic double. They lead the Premier League and could clinch the title by winning their remaining three games against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace.

Manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's resilience. "We have visualized this moment," he said. "The players showed incredible character."

Thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium before kickoff, creating a festive atmosphere. Arsenal's win ends a period of underachievement and silences critics who questioned their mental strength.

Source: www.aljazeera.com