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Oblak Admits Arsenal Outplayed Atletico, Deserved Final Spot
6 May
Summary
- Jan Oblak stated Arsenal deserved to advance after their semi-final victory.
- Atletico Madrid conceded they lacked clinical finishing and showed too much respect.
- Arsenal ended a 20-year wait to reach the Champions League final.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has conceded that Arsenal were the better side and deserved to reach the UEFA Champions League final. Following their 1-0 defeat in the second leg of the semi-final, which resulted in a 2-1 aggregate loss, Oblak expressed his disappointment.
He admitted that Atletico did not perform sufficiently and showed excessive respect to Arsenal, feeling 'afraid to play' during crucial periods. This sentiment was shared by manager Diego Simeone, who stated that Arsenal 'deserved to get through' for taking their chances.
The loss means Atletico Madrid will end the season without any trophies. In contrast, Arsenal has ended a 20-year wait to feature in the final of Europe's premier club competition, setting their sights on winning the coveted trophy for the first time.
