Defending cup holders Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League leaders Arsenal punched their tickets to the 2026 Champions League final, but only one will leave Budapest with the European crown.

The Gunners came into the second leg of their semifinal tie with Atlético Madrid hoping to make their first Champions League final since 2006. A goal from Bukayo Saka was the difference-maker at the Emirates Stadium, propelling Arsenal to a 1–0 victory on the night to eliminate Los Colchoneros 2–1 on aggregate.

Then, 24 hours later, PSG locked horns with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.…