Arsenal ended their Champions League final drought by beating Atletico

Bukayo Saka fired Arsenal In their first Champions League final in 20 years, his goal late in the first half was enough to defeat them Atlético Madrid 1-0 in North London on Tuesday and progress 2-1 on aggregate.

Saka was then on hand to tap in the rebound on 45 minutes Leandro TrossardIts shot is saved Jan Oblak.

Arsenal will face the defending champions Paris Saint Germain or German title winners Bayern Munich May 30 in the final in Budapest as they look to win Europe’s top competition for the first time. Arsenal lost their only previous final — in 2006 Barcelona.

The wait is on for a maiden Champions League title for Atletico, who reached the final twice under long-time coach Diego Simeone in 2014 and 2016, losing both times to their crosstown rivals. Real Madrid.

Arsenal dominated possession in the first half but neither team tested the opposition goalkeeper in the kegie and physical battle before their talismanic winger struck.

It was Saka’s 13th Champions League goal for Arsenal, putting him fourth on the club’s all-time list.

Each team scored from the penalty spot in the first leg in Madrid last week and there was more appeal on Tuesday.

When Arsenal wanted a penalty Antoine Griezmann Troussard bundled out in the 35th minute, but referee Daniel Seibert let play continue.

Atlético had two appeals for their own spot-kicks in the second half, the first when Giuliano Simeone After a challenge from went down Gabriel Magalhaes And then when Griezmann is sent to the ground from a tackle Ricardo CalafioriBut the referee’s whistle had already gone for an Atletico foul.

Arsenal, however, once again held firm as they reached the final unbeaten in 14 games in this season’s competition and conceded just six goals.

In addition to keeping a clean sheet at home in all three knockout rounds, the team also conceded a competition-low four goals in its eight matches in the league stage.

Tuesday’s win capped a memorable couple of days for Mikel Arteta, despite regaining the advantage Manchester City in Premier League The title race as they chase their first league crown since 2004.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.