Arsenal Grind Into Champions League Semi-Finals Again

Arsenal reached their first back-to-back Champions League semi-finals after a tense 0-0 draw at the Emirates — enough after Kai Havertz’s late goal in Lisbon settled the tie. The night wasn’t about attacking brilliance but about discipline, nerves and getting the job done. With Saliba and Gabriel commanding the backline and Declan Rice anchoring midfield, Arsenal showed a new maturity: they could suffer, stay organized and grind out a result. Attention now turns to a huge Premier League clash with Manchester City and a heavyweight semi-final against Atlético Madrid.