“Bring on Bayern” – Nigerian Arsenal fans bullish after securing first UCL final spot in 20 years

May 6, 2026 - 14:00

In a season that has been full of ups and downs for Arsenal, the Gunners will be playing in their first UEFA Champions League final in over 20 years at the end of the month, Soccernet.ng reports.

Mikel Arteta's men were defeated in the Carabao Cup final by Manchester City, and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton. It looked like their ambition of winning the English Premier League had crumbled a few days ago, but now things are shaping up for a frantic end of the season.

A 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano last week was enough for Arsenal to secure a 1-0 win at home to progress to the UEFA Champions League final, thanks to Bukayo's 45th-minute strike.

Arsenal will now play against the winner of the clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta during Champions League semi-final, first leg match vs Atletico Madrid. Copyright: ImagoxAlterPhotos/ABACAx

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Have a look at what the Arsenal fans feel about sealing a UEFA Champions League final spot, as compiled by Soccernet.ng.

Arsenal fans dreaming of UEFA Champions League title

“Arteta has changed my life. I'm so happy. I just want Mikel Arteta to win something. Every season, we've seen him improve,” Ugwu Samuel said.

“If Arteta decides to leave, I'm leaving with him. It's us against the World. We've endured the dark times, and now, we've seen the light,” he concluded.

“Bayern or PSG? I don't prefer anyone. Bring them on. Harry Kane is dangerous, so maybe I'm tilting towards Paris Saint-Germain in the final,” Tobi said.

Mikel Arteta the Arsenal manager applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford, Manchester, England — Mikel Arteta the Arsenal manager, applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal. Copyright: Imago

“They say we're playing ugly, but guess what? We're going to Budapest. We have one more game, and I'm predicting a 1-0 scoreline,” Godfrey AFC said.

“We have to forget about the past. We have to focus on the present. We have to play a game per week now. Let's focus on the English Premier League,” he continued.

“Bring on Bayern, bring on Paris Saint-German, we have Bukayo Saka. If England wants to win the World Cup, they have to get the best out of Saka and Declan Rice,” Godfrey concluded.