Saka’s rebound gives Arsenal 1‑0 lead, 2‑1 agg
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- Bukayo Saka scored after Jan Oblak saved a Leandro Trossard shot, putting in the close‑range rebound to give Arsenal a 1‑0 lead.
- Jan Oblak saved the initial Leandro Trossard strike, creating the rebound chance that Arsenal capitalised on.
- Arsenal held the 1‑0 advantage to win the second leg 1‑0, taking the tie 2‑1 on aggregate over Atletico Madrid.
- Emiates Stadium hosted the Champions League semi‑final second leg between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
- Arsenal players looked ahead to a potential Champions League final in a post‑match video titled “It’s been written”.
Why it matters: Arsenal’s rebound goal secures a 2‑1 aggregate lead, putting them one step closer to a Champions League final while Atletico Madrid are forced to chase a deficit in the return leg. The win also underscores Saka’s impact in high‑stakes matches.
