Arteta joins a historic list of European champions

Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history, following a strong run that culminated in a well-deserved victory against Atletico Madrid. This achievement returns the London club to the forefront of European football after 20 years since their first appearance in the final . The Gunners secured their place in the final with a 1-0 win in the second leg of the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal of the match. This victory, coupled with a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid, saw Arsenal advance to the final in Budapest . This accomplishment reflects the clear progress of the Gunners' project under manager Mikel Arteta, who has successfully guided the team to the continental final after two consecutive semi-final appearances. Arsenal are also continuing their strong challenge for the Premier League title, putting them in contention for a historic double this season, thanks to their stability and noticeable improvement in their collective performance . According to statistics, Arteta ranks among the best managers in the history of the Champions League since its restructuring in the 1992/93 season. He comes in fourth in terms of points per game, averaging 2.16 points across 38 matches, during which he achieved 25 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses since his debut in the competition as a manager in 2013 against Lens . This ranking is topped by Hansi Flick, Jupp Heynckes, and Vincent Kompany, all former Bayern Munich managers, who surpass Arteta in this statistical indicator. Flick achieved an average of 2.30 points, followed by Heynckes with 2.26, and then the current Bayern Munich manager with 2.21. Arteta is considered one of the key figures who have rebuilt Arsenal's identity in recent years. However, the biggest challenge he has faced has been the absence of major trophies, something he has the opportunity to change this season if he succeeds in leading the team to the Champions League title.