Arteta wants the final with Arsenal: We passed the “Bernabeu”, the biggest challenge in Europe. We want to write history

2025-04-28 23:13:03 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Arteta wants the final with Arsenal: We passed the “Bernabeu”, the

Mikel Arteta wants to continue making history in Europe at Arsenal. The Gunners coach stressed in a press conference that the team had overcome a very big challenge against Real Madrid, so he wanted to continue on this path.

Team situation –  “We are full of energy and enthusiasm. Now we have to test our limits and see how far we can go. This is the moment:.

Historical –  "We are writing history, but we will aim for more. The differences in a semi-final are very small and now it's about taking advantage of them."

Real Madrid's elimination.  "The Bernabeu is the biggest challenge you can have in Europe and we won both games. That gives us confidence for this semi-final."

Atmosphere –  “I expect an even better atmosphere than the one against Real Madrid. I want everyone to put on their shirts and give their all in the stadium. The match against Real Madrid was the one with the best atmosphere I have ever experienced here as a player or coach. And we want to improve it.”

Absences –  "Mikel Merino and Ben White have trained well and are ready to play. Thomas, unfortunately, is out due to suspension and Calafiori is still out."

The women's team in the Champions League final –  "Yes, it serves as inspiration for us, but they have done it before, while we haven't yet."

Rival –  "PSG is a team that has been worked with very well and with good individuals. They take care of the details and we will have to do that too."

The Paris years –  "Those were years in which I learned a lot and had great memories as a player. Before I went into the press conference, they showed me a photo of some of the players I was with during those years and one of them was Ronaldinho, which gives you an idea of ​​who I played with there."

 

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