Arsenal reaches the final of the UEFA Champions League after 20 years. The “Gunner” team beat 1-0 at Atlético de Madrid in the Emirates Stadium (glob al 2-1).

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In the first 10 minutes of the match it developed in a very predictable way. Arsenal completely dominated possession of the ball, but gained few spaces in an orderly defense promoted by Atlético from Madrid. In the first bar of the match there were two arrivals by the Spaniards (Julián Álvarez and Giuliano Simeone), and one by the English (Riccardo Calafiori). But none of those arrivals were very dangerous.

In 20 minutes Arsenal continued to show better conditions. Their main virtue were Bukayo Saka's unmarking on set balls and with the ball in motion to. The English winger was the most active footballer in attack of the “Gunner” group, but still the great opportunities were not present in the Emirates Stadium.

On the other side, Antoine Griezmann was the most outstanding player of Atlético de Madrid. The French midfielder gave quality to the Colchonero team. attacks, generally with the first touch, cleared the path for the projections of their forwards. But the approaches failed to completely demand the goalkeepers.

At minute 44, when it seemed that at break the two teams were going with a bitter 0-0, Arsenal made their prime Two shots on goal and the first goal of the commitment. A high center from Viktor Gyökeres was lowered inside the area by Leandro Trossard. After several feints the Belgian performed a great right foot shot that was intercepted by r Jan Oblak. However, the ball was riffed and Bukayo Saka took advantage of the rebound to put the “Gunner” group up.

Second half in Emirates

In the first five minutes of the second half Atlético de Madrid had its clearest chance for a goal. An error in William Saliba's clearance He played Giuliano Simeone with David Raya. However, Gabriel Magalhaes recovered in the play and managed to make the Atlético footballer uncomfortable.

With 20 minutes from the end Arsenal took advantage of their scoreboard advantage to keep the visitors at bay. Atlético de Madrid ten There was the need to advance their lines in search of the tie. But the “Gunners” played increasingly comfortable with the result in favor.

Diego Pablo Simeone's team couldn't find a player in the half of the pitch who could give clean advances. Joh's income nny Cardoso, Alexander Sorloth, Álex Baena, Thiago Almada and Nahuel Molina did not generate anything different in the first minutes after their admissions.

With more “grit” than ideas, Atlético de Madrid looked for the tie. However, Arsenal's defensive approach did not allow the team's footballers Spaniards entered the area. With shots from long distance and crosses well cut by David Raya, the “Gunners” kept their pass to the final out of danger.

Mikel Arteta won the strategic duel against Diego Pablo Simeone. The “Colchonero” group always was characterized by playing with intensity give their matches. But in the Emirates Stadium they lacked it. The “Gunners”, with the fair, get into the final of the Champions.

The Spanish team only could perform two shots on the goal in the entire commitment, but none of them was of real danger on David Raya's goal. But it's important to point out something. The Gunner s” they were not a planner. In fact, the English also made two shots between the three sticks, both in the same play. The difference is in that Saka's shot did add up the score.

Arsenal will play in the second Champions League final in history. The only precedent was the 2006 edition. ron to FC Barcelona in the Stade de France, Paris. The “Gunners” fell 2-1 with a comeback led by Samuel Eto’o and Juliano Belletti.

Data from the duel between Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid