“Incredible,” “special,” “unique.” A visibly emotional Mikel Arteta used a lot of words to describe Arsenal’s qualification for their first Champions League final in 20 years. “Lucrative,” was not one of them—but could have been. The banishing of demons that took place at the Emirates as Arsenal deservedly scrapped their way past Atlético Madrid was a cathartic experience. The celebrations which followed on the pitch and in the streets of north London showed how special the occasion was on a purely human level. Yet, modern soccer is governed by finances as much as feelings. In the cold world of spreadsheets, Arsenal’s Champions League run has been just as seismic as it has been from an emotional standpoint. Arsenal Earnings From 2025–26 Champions League Run From Hale End to Arsenal history.…