‘We have to block it out — Bukayo Saka says Arsenal must focus as Champions League dreams now within reach

Arsenal’s quest for a Premier League-Champions League double remains on track after a dramatic 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid to book their spot in the Champions League Final.

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Bukayo Saka, who scored the decisive goal in the tie to end Arsenal’s 20-year drought between Champions League Finals, says while there is cause for celebration, they must now block out the noise as the season reaches its crescendo.

«It’s so beautiful. To see what it means to us, to the fans, so happy,» Saka told Amazon Prime following the win.

«This game is a high-pressure game, we managed it well.

«There’s no way you’re going to come to this position and not have pressure. We’re in the final of the Champions League and we’re fighting for the Premier League, so how can you not expect people to talk about you and people to criticise you?

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«That’s why we have to block it out, focus on getting the job done, and we did that, and another step forward.

«It’s a beautiful story, and I hope it ends well in Budapest.»

Saka strikes 💥 pic.twitter.com/Y9BnaiKuDP

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 6, 2026

The Gunners, who currently sit top of the Premier League, will look to avenge their 2006 loss in the Champions League final to Barcelona, facing a tough challenge against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, who squeezed past Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate.

Arsenal’s 20-year wait is the longest period between European Cup/Champions League final appearances since Atletico Madrid reached the final in 2014, ending a 40-year drought, and tied with Liverpool for the longest drought between finals (1985-2005).

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