Arsenal is on the brink of making history as they prepare for their first Champions League final in 20 years. Manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to harness the "energy and belief" from their recent semi-final victory to pursue an unprecedented double.

Celebration and Determination

Following a thrilling 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta was seen celebrating passionately with his players. Bukayo Saka's first-half goal secured a 2-1 aggregate victory, marking Arsenal's return to the Champions League final for the first time since their defeat to Barcelona in 2006. The Gunners now stand just four matches away from achieving a historic double, needing three wins from their remaining Premier League fixtures against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace to clinch their first English title since 2004.

Looking Ahead

After the Premier League title race concludes, Arsenal will head to Budapest to face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich on May 30 in the Champions League final. PSG, the current holders, enter their second leg against Bayern with a narrow 5-4 lead. Regardless of the opponent, Arsenal will approach the final with a surge of emotion following the jubilant celebrations shared with 60,000 fans after their semi-final triumph.

Arteta expressed his excitement during the post-match festivities, urging his players to channel this positive energy as they aim for success in both competitions. "It's great. Everybody can feel a shift in energy, in belief, in everything," he stated. He emphasized the importance of maintaining focus as they prepare for a challenging match against West Ham, highlighting the need for stability amid the highs and lows of the season.