The battle is over, with PSG going through to the final after holding Bayern to a 1-1 draw in Munich. However, the first leg will always be remembered as one of the best matches ever!
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany accepted defeat with grace after their Champions League exit against PSG, yet he also expressed his bewilderment at the officials' interpretation of the handball rule.
FC Bayern suffered a dramatic Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of PSG. In the aftermath, commentators spoke of a new "bestia negra", a "flagging" and even "pathetic" record champions who were on the receiving end of a "handball drama".
Manuel Neuer hit out at Bayern Munich's lack of ruthlessness in front of goal following their Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Despite a late rally, the German giants were unable to overturn their first-leg deficit, leaving the veteran goalkeeper to reflect on what might have been.
Arsenal are preparing to offer manager Mikel Arteta a lucrative new contract this summer, regardless of whether the club capture the Premier League title or the Champions League trophy. The Gunners' hierarchy made this strategic decision in March to secure his long-term future. Arteta is fully focused on his historic double chase but remains in love with the current project.
Paris Saint-Germain are one step away from retaining their Champions League crown after holding Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their semi-final to triumph 6-5 on aggregate. After last week's nine-goal thriller at Parc des Princes, neutrals all across the globe were hoping to witness another all-time classic between two teams blessed with fantastic forward lines.
Bayern Munich's hopes of reaching the Champions League final were ended on Wednesday as they drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain on the night, leading to them losing their semi-final 6-5 on aggregate. The defending champions scored early and defended doggedly, meaning Harry Kane's late equaliser counted for nothing in the end.
Mikel Arteta is preparing a major summer clear-out at Arsenal to balance the books after last year’s unprecedented spending. Despite banking huge UEFA prize money during their current run to the Champions League final, the Gunners remain cautious of financial sustainability rules and must offload several senior players to fund further elite additions to their squad.
Harry Kane and Bayern Munich were left fuming after a controversial handball shout was waved away during their Champions League semi-final against PSG. While the Bavarians felt aggrieved at the Allianz Arena, the decision to not award a penalty was rooted in a specific Law of the Game, as the referee’s call was backed by a technicality regarding team-mate deflections that ultimately saved the visitors.
TV pundit Michael Ballack lost his cool during the Champions League semi-final second leg between Bayern Munich and PSG. The outburst followed a highly questionable decision by the referee – and things only got worse. Vincent Kompany was also furious after two further incidents.
Arsenal have secured their place in the Champions League final for the first time in two decades, but their victory over Atletico Madrid has been overshadowed by explosive allegations from the Spanish capital. Madrid mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida has sensationally claimed the contest was rigged, suggesting European football’s governing body conspired to ensure the Gunners progressed at the expense of Diego Simeone’s side.
Arsenal have secured a massive financial windfall exceeding £120 million ($163m) following their historic qualification for the 2026 Champions League final. Mikel Arteta’s side booked their place in Budapest after a gritty aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid, ensuring the club's balance sheet looks as impressive as their on-field performances.
Arsenal have officially pencilled in the date for a potential trophy parade through the streets of north London as Mikel Arteta’s side chase a historic double. However, the scheduling means supporters may face a logistical nightmare to make it back to Islington in time for the celebrations.
Mikel Arteta faced heavy criticism for his touchline demeanour during Arsenal's intense Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid. The Gunners boss, known for his high-energy presence in the technical area, drew the ire of at least one former player who believes his antics have gone too far.
FIFA have extended Gianluca Prestianni's ban for homophobic conduct globally, meaning he could now miss Argentina's first two games at the 2026 World Cup. The Benfica winger, who was sanctioned following a high-profile clash with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, will now see his club-level suspension apply to international competitive fixtures.
Giuliano Simeone has taken to social media to voice his anger following Atletico Madrid's heart-breaking Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal. The forward, son of Atleti boss Diego Simeone, highlighted a controversial incident involving Gunners defender Riccardo Calafiori that he believes cost his side a vital lifeline.
Arsenal have secured their place in the Champions League final for the second time in their history, but their celebrations were marred by a heated physical altercation. Unused substitute Gabriel Jesus appeared to strike Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill following a night of high tension at the Emirates Stadium.
Declan Rice has revealed the scenes of "chaos" inside the Arsenal dressing room after the Gunners secured their place in the Champions League final. The north London giants ended a two-decade wait for a European Cup final appearance with a gritty 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to a Bukayo Saka winner.
Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride as Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final with a gritty 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates. The Gunners boss reserved special praise for match-winner Bukayo Saka and summer signing Viktor Gyokeres while opening up about the emotional conversations he held with his squad behind the scenes before kick-off in the second leg of the semi-final tie.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone’s fiery temperament boiled over at the Emirates Stadium as he was seen shoving Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta during a tense touchline confrontation. The incident occurred in the dying moments of Arsenal's historic Champions League semi-final victory as security and officials were forced to intervene.
Champions League winner Wesley Sneijder has launched a scathing attack on the quality of Arsenal’s semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, suggesting UEFA should have called the second leg clash off after just 35 minutes. Despite the Gunners winning 1-0 at the Emirates to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory, the Dutch legend was left entirely unimpressed by the spectacle.
Wayne Rooney has hit out at Arsenal following their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, accusing Mikel Arteta and his players of "over-celebrating" their progression to the final. While the Gunners basked in a historic night at the Emirates, the Manchester United legend was far from impressed with the exuberant scenes in north London.
Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Arsenal’s "incredible power" after seeing his Atletico Madrid side knocked out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage. Despite a controversial penalty incident involving Antoine Griezmann, the Argentine tactician refused to blame the officials for his side's narrow second-leg defeat at the Emirates.
Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday. It wasn't pretty - it rarely is when Arsenal are involved. Mikel Arteta's men specialise in ugly wins. but there was unquestionably something beautiful about Bukayo Saka scoring the goal that decided a tedious tie 2-1 in the Gunners' favour.
In the 44th minute of Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash with St. Pauli on November 29, Luis Diaz ended up prone in the penalty area. However, while the winger had lost his balance, he'd not lost control of the ball - and somehow managed to flick it up off the floor and into the path of Joshua Kimmich to score. It was an extraordinary piece of skill - but Bayern boss Vincent Kompany wasn't in the least bit surprised by it.
Bukayo Saka couldn't hide his delight after firing Arsenal into the Champions League final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory (2-1 on aggregate) over Atletico Madrid. The England international pounced on a rare mistake from Jan Oblak to net the only goal of the game, sparking wild scenes of celebration at the Emirates Stadium.
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