Arsenal reaches Champions League final following confrontation at Emirates Stadium

On the evening of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the semi-final second leg at Emirates Stadium. Following the conclusion of the match, an altercation occurred on the pitch. Atletico defender Marc Pubill approached Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres to confront him regarding an incident during the game. Gabriel Jesus and other Arsenal teammates intervened in the dispute. Video footage captured Gabriel Jesus striking Marc Pubill in the face during the heated exchange. This incident occurred immediately after the match concluded. No official disciplinary measures have been announced yet, despite the video evidence circulating.