Arsenal’s wild celebrations after reaching the Champions League final have divided opinion, with Wayne Rooney calling them premature while club legends defend the joy.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has criticised his team-mates for showing excessive respect to Arsenal during their Champions League semi-final defeat. The Slovenian accused the squad of playing with fear after they crashed out of the competition.
Atletico Madrid officials accuse UEFA of bias after three penalty appeals were rejected during their Champions League semi-final defeat against Arsenal.
Atlético Madrid captain Koke Resurreccion has worried fans by refusing to confirm he will stay at the club next season. The 34-year-old gave a vague answer about his future after the Champions League defeat to Arsenal.
Diego Simeone praises his Atletico Madrid players after their Champions League semi-final exit against Arsenal, accepting the Gunners’ quality while hinting at refereeing frustrations.
Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal as Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 to reach their first Champions League final in two decades, setting up a showdown in Budapest later this month.
Arsenal will face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final after a hard-fought victory over Atletico Madrid sealed their place in Budapest.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone clashed with Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea Berta during the Champions League semi-final defeat, leading to a yellow card for the Argentine coach.
Riccardo Calafiori and Matteo Ruggeri both start as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in a crucial Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Bukayo Saka tapped home a crucial goal on the stroke of half-time to give Arsenal a narrow lead over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.