Arsenal, Premier League champions for 2025/26, play their first Champions League final since 2006 against holders Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal have never won the competition and previously lost a final 2-1 to Barcelona. PSG beat Arsenal last year in the Champions League semi-finals with a 3-1 aggregate score, with Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and Fabian Ruiz scoring across the two legs. Arsenal reached the final by defeating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate, including a 1-0 second-leg win. During that match, sporting director Andrea Berta clashed with Diego Simeone on the touchline, leading to separation by team staff.
"Arsenal will play their first Champions League final since 2006 against holders Paris Saint-Germain this weekend. Arsenal have never won Europe's most prestigious club tournament, having lost the previous final 2-1 to Barcelona, and they could be without a key figure in their pursuit of the trophy this weekend."
"The French side prevailed in the Champions League semi-finals by an aggregate score of 3-1, with goals from Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Fabian Ruiz across the two games. Ballon D'or winner Ousmane Dembele was the difference against Arsenal last year."
"Arsenal won their last semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid by an aggregate score of 2-1, however, sporting director Andrea Berta appeared to butt heads with Diego Simeone in the fixture's second leg. Arsenal prevailed 1-0, with the event capped by a Berta and Simeone fight on the touchline, in which the Atletico Madrid boss left his technical area to push the Gunners director."
"Berta attempted to get the referee's attention, pleading him to blow the whistle as Arsenal were winding down the clock in a tense 1-0 victory. This behaviour caught Simeone's eye, who stormed over and appeared to push Berta, leading to the two men requiring separation. Team staff intervened quickly, meaning the altercation did not physically escalate, however, Berta could be seen yelling and waving his arms animatedly in Simeone's direction while being backed away."
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