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Atlético de Madrid will have to go through Premier League leaders Arsenal in order to reach the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 10 years. After Atlético eliminated FC Barcelona despite a 2-1 home loss on Tuesday, Arsenal played out a goalless draw against Sporting Clube de Portugal in north London to seal a 1-0 aggregate win.
The last four of the Champions League is now set as one between PSG, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal and Bayern Munich will lift the trophy this season in Budapest on May 30, when the final will take place.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s players nominated Declan Rice as captain for their last two games. “They made the decision,” Arteta told the media after the 0-0 draw with Sporting CP secured Arsenal’s passage to the Champions League semi-finals.