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Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years by defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in a tight and tense encounter on Tuesday to progress 2-1 on aggregate. The semi-final tie had been left perfectly poised after Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez had exchanged penalties at the Metropolitano last week, and there was once again little to choose between two attritional teams in the return clash at the Emirates.

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has jokingly threatened to make Arsenal wait for their food when they visit Spain. Speaking ahead of the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg, he was stunned by the early start to the traditional directors' lunch in London. Cerezo insists his team are ready to overcome the Gunners and secure a spot in the grand final.

The Kvaratskhelia name is already a household one across Europe thanks to Khvicha’s exploits with Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain, but it appears another star from the same stable is beginning to emerge. Bayern Munich have reportedly registered their interest in Tornike Kvaratskhelia, the 16-year-old younger brother of the Georgian international.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has rallied his star players ahead of Tuesday's showdown at Bayern Munich, drawing inspiration from tennis great Rafael Nadal.