Viktor Gyokeres Full of Ambition to Bring Arsenal Champions of the Champions League

Viktor Gyokeres pushes Arsenal to make history in the Champions League (Instagram/@arsenal).

JAKARTA - Viktor Gyokeres urges an excited Arsenal to seize a remarkable opportunity in their bid to claim the first Champions League title in the club's history.

Arsenal are just one game away from their first final in this tournament in 20 years, having never won the biggest tournament in Europe. The Gunners will host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the semi-final on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, early morning WIB, with a temporary aggregate of 1-1.

In the first meeting last week, Gyokeres opened the score in Madrid through a penalty before Julian Alvarez equalised through a penalty kick.

Gyokeres then scored twice in Arsenal's morale-boosting win over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium last weekend as they chase their first English League title since 2004 to take his total to 21 goals this season.

Speaking ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final in north London, he described the dressing room as being filled with an incredible sense of history being made.

"There's a good feeling in the locker room. We're all really excited about every game that's coming up. So, it's about preparing well to show that energy on the field."

"We are in this position for a reason. We have played very well all season, but of course now, with the games to come, we need to play well in these games to get us over the finish line."

"What we have done so far is really amazing, but we have to do it now. It's amazing to play this game at home."

"We know what's at stake. We have a great opportunity to play a great game tomorrow and enjoy it with the supporters."

"We have to prove it on the pitch. With their incredible support, this could be a great night," said Gyokeres.

Mikel Arteta agreed with his star striker and said that there is now a push for the Gunners to take their chances and move on to the next stage as a team.

"They have waited a long time to experience a night like this. This is something extraordinary that will happen. Let's get it."

"You can promise to work every day with vision, implement ideas and decisions to make this club one of the best in Europe. Now we have to take the next step."

"Let's go through this together and make it happen," Mikel Arteta said of the fans.

After his £64m transfer from Sporting Lisbon, Gyokeres only scored three goals in his first 11 games for Arsenal before going 10 games without a goal from open play.

However, he has started to rediscover his scoring touch with five goals in his last eight appearances. His two goals against Fulham were among Arsenal's best so far.

"Of course it's about continuing to move forward in football, whatever happens. You have to keep moving forward. There are so many games."

"There will always be challenges throughout the season. You have to face them as best you can and perform better in the next game. That's a very important part."

"I've done that before (scoring a lot of goals) and of course I want to do it again. Every player is better when they have confidence," said Gyokeres.

Arsenal, who were unbeaten during the Champions League group stage, are five points ahead of Manchester City in the English League, after Pep Guardiola's team drew against Everton on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, early morning WIB.