Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's captain, revealed his feelings after leading the "Gunners" into the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years, calling it a truly special night for the club, players, and fans.
On 6 May 2026 GMT+7, following Arsenal's qualification for the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in two decades, Martin Odegaard, the team captain, opened up. He admitted that playing in Europe's biggest final is a dream every footballer chases their entire life and emphasized the team's continuous hard work to reach this milestone.
"It's incredible, truly a special night. This is a great moment for the team, club, fans, and everyone involved. We've worked hard for moments like this all along, and we told ourselves we wanted to go further than last year — and we succeeded."
Odegaard also spoke about the electric atmosphere inside the stadium, fueled by the fans, marking another historic night for Arsenal.
"The atmosphere inside the stadium was intense, and playing in the Champions League final is unbelievable. It's something we've dreamed of all our lives."
Additionally, the 27-year-old captain affirmed that the team always had confidence, but the key was proving it on the pitch, which Arsenal did excellently over both matches.
"Confidence has always been there, but we had to show it on the field. I think we did that in these two games. This is a great moment for everyone. Now, we must enjoy it and prepare for what comes next."
This final appearance is Arsenal's first since 2006, reigniting the "Gunners" fans' dreams of winning the club's first-ever European championship.