Episode 875 - Communion
5/6/20261 hr 16 min
In this episode I'm joined by first by Sam Dean to discuss the ins and outs of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid last night, a result which sends us through to the Champions League final. We chat about the team selection and Mikel Arteta keeping faith with the team that beat Fulham, Atletico's tactical approach in the first half, Bukayo Saka's goal which ultimately won the tie, the way the second half played out, the perception of the two managers differing despite similarities in touchline behaviour, and how it felt like there was a real moment of communion between the team and fans as the final whistle went and the celebrations began.
There's also a quick chat with James as we react to a first CL final in 20 years and only the second in the club's history, what it all means and feels like from a fan perspective, how this might impact the rest of our Premier League campaign and more.
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[upbeat music] Saliba. [crowd cheering] Jancoresch. Oblak came to meet him. Now has to retreat quickly. [crowd cheering] It's Leandro Trossard. Shoot or pass? He shoots. [crowd cheering] And Saka is there to turn in the loose ball. [crowd cheering] Arsenal's star boy reaches for the stars, and Arsenal take a giant stride towards the Champions League final. Nelson Semedo and a couple of members of the Atletico coaching staff being sent back to their dugout. Calafiori off the Arsenal bench. Faena. Martinelli! [crowd cheering] One more stride up Arsenal's stairway to heaven. Next stop, Budapest, and a crack at the ultimate prize in European football. Arsenal