Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1 agg): Is it time for the Gunners to win the Champions League?

It may seem strange to think that an English club that reached the Champions League final was in danger of going under the radar – but that is almost certainly the case for Arsenal This year.

It comes as the pressure is on for Mikel Arteta’s side to complete their 22nd Premier League title campaign, with their impressive unbeaten run at the European showpiece in Budapest hardly getting the respect it deserves.

Bukayo Saka’s first half strike gave the Gunners the lead In the second leg of the semi-final on Tuesday, Atletico Madrid won 1-0securing a 2-1 aggregate win.

In fact, while their performances at the Emirates Stadium weren’t necessarily vintage, some of them were. ArsenalHis best performance of the season came in Europe.

The Gunners are the only unbeaten team in the Champions League, beating the likes of Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Sporting on the trip.

It was a disappointment to win the league – which, of course, they could continue after that. Manchester CityDraw on Everton 24 hours before this semi-final.

But there was a quiet ruthlessness. ArsenalEuropean games – they don’t bother much, they are in danger of going out occasionally.

“I don’t think you can underestimate what we’ve done so far in this tournament,” midfielder Dylan Rice told Amazon Prime.

“We have every right to celebrate that time. The most famous competition in club football. We are trying to put everything into it.

“We knew what was going on in the game, if you can’t get up for that, you can’t get up for any football game.

“When it was 1-0 I knew we were going to win. I felt a different build.”

of Arsenal The fans greeted the team bus with shouts and chants – a first at the stadium – setting the tone and atmosphere for what Arteta described as an “amazing night”.

“We’ve made history together again,” Arteta said. “I couldn’t be happier for everyone involved in this football club. The way we were received outside the stadium was special and unique.

“The atmosphere, the energy our support has created, the way they manage every ball with us… I’ve never felt like that in a stadium (before).

“We know how much it means to everyone … The boys have done a fantastic job and we are back in the Champions League final after 20 years and for the second time in our history.”