Italy international Riccardo Calafiori has reached the Champions League Final with Arsenal: ‘What a dream,’ wrote the ex-Bologna and Roma defender on social media.
Italian defender Calafiori has reached the Champions League Final with Arsenal, who beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second-leg semifinal on Tuesday.
Calafiori started the game and was replaced after 58 minutes by Piero Hincapié.
Calafiori reacted to Arsenal’s achievement on Instagram, sharing a picture from last night with a simple caption: “What a dream.”
Calafiori has scored one goal and provided three assists in 33 appearances across all competitions this season.
The Italian defender then told Sky Sport: “It’s something huge. I think 20 years ago was the last time. We deserved it. We play for everything now. League [title] and the Champions League. We have full energy.”
Arsenal are also the Premier League table leaders, and winning the last four games of the season would allow them to secure a historic double.
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“I’ve been thinking about it since the beginning of the season, to be honest,” admitted Calafiori.
“It’s like a dream now, and I hope it becomes true.”