Bukayo Saka was in the right place to grab a rebound and give Arsenal a potentially invaluable half-time lead over Atletico Madrid. champions league semifinal.
The first 45 minutes at the Emirates were, as expected, tight and tense, with opportunities few and far between.
But right at the break Leandro Trossard left space for a low shot that Jan Oblak could only dangerously deflect.
Saka, fit enough to start wide on the right, reacted sharply to fire home to put Arsenal 2-1 up on aggregate and 45 minutes into their first final in 20 years.
Diego Simeone’s team will have to go out and attack after the break. Follow the game here.
Where to watch Arsenal v Atlético de Madrid: TV and online streams
Arsenal-Atlético de Madrid starts tonight at 8:00 p.m. Live TV coverage in the UK is on Prime Video.
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The statistics of Arsenal-Atlético de Madrid
- Arsenal are unbeaten in the Champions League this season
- Arsenal have lost just one of their last 15 home games against Spanish opposition in Europe.
- Atlético has overcome six of its last 10 European qualifiers after drawing the first leg at home.
- Atlético has conceded at least two goals in seven of its last 10 away games
- Arsenal aim to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years
