Mikel Arteta has declared his Arsenal squad are "hungry" to etch their names into the club's history books as they prepare for a monumental Champions League night at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final tie this evening, with the aggregate score delicately poised at 1-1 after a hard-fought draw in the Spanish capital last week.

Arsenal are chasing a place in the Champions League final for only the second time in their storied history—and for the first time in two decades. It's been 20 long years since the North London side last graced the final stage of Europe's elite competition, but now they stand just one positive result away from booking a trip to Budapest later this month.

Far from feeling the weight of expectation, Arteta dismissed any talk of nerves, insisting his squad is buzzing with energy and excitement. The Spanish manager said his team is determined to deliver a night to remember for the Arsenal faithful.

"I can't wait. I feel the energy in and amongst the team and our supporters. These are the moments we want to live together," Arteta said in his pre-match press conference.

"We've done a lot of work as a club and as a team to get back to this position after 20 years. We are so hungry to get the game we want tomorrow and go through to the final.

"There's huge excitement, real hunger. It's difficult to express the desire to live that moment, especially with our people in front of them. They've been waiting so long for nights like this. We'll push hard tomorrow because something amazing is going to happen.

"When you're faced with an opportunity like this, it means you're ready to deliver. This team will go from the first minute to go and get it."

For Arsenal supporters, this is more than just a semi-final—it's a chance to reclaim their place among Europe's elite. And with Arteta's men hungry and ready, the Emirates is set for a truly special European night.