Arteta after three minutes felt the energy of Bernabeu
London’s Arsenal football players at the full Santiago Bernabeu, whose roof was closed to create as much as possible atmosphere, showed calmness and maturity, and earned the promotion to the semi -finals of the competition. « Many credit to Madrid, I was here for the first time as a coach and after three minutes at this stadium I realized that everything is possible here, » said the atmosphere created by the home fans. Mikel Arthetthe artillery coach.
But the advantage of three hits from the first meeting in London was never threatened. The Madridians had three shots less in the door frame than the Londoners, and for the first time they were a visiting goalkeeper Davida Ray tested 56 minutes. After the match, Artet said he had never been so proud of his players. « Even in the feeling I had before the match when the players answered and how ready the team was, I felt that we were ready to compete with everyone, » said the 43-year-old Spaniard.
The match had a nervous introduction. Star of the North London Club, Bukaya Sakawith a missed criminal shot, Madrid’s shot awakened hopes for a turnaround. « Bukaya approached, but of course it didn’t score, » Sakov commented Artet, « but a way to deal with the situation, how he then played, and the character he showed at his age. This is the first time he played at this stadium, it’s amazing. ”On the other hand, the greens are a few minutes later Francois Letexier After watching the video, she undoed the penalty rendered Madrid Real.
Saka led Arsenal into the lead in the second half, and only two minutes later after a French defender’s mistake William Salibe hit Vinicius junior. Gabriel Martinelli With a flash counterattack in the referee’s extension, he finally dissolved the hopes of turnaround. “It was the last thing I had in the tank! I tried to go past the defense and I prayed that (Mikel) Merino would see me and play this ball. He found a really good pass and I was through, so I tried to stay calm and just get it in a goal. I’m really happy, « Brazilian described his goal.
“It is definitely another big feat. This is where we ended last year and the way we do this year, teams pay attention to us and the competition, which is amazing, « Artet praised the club’s progress since last year. Londoners in the semifinals are waiting for Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Birmingham Aston Villo in the quarterfinals. Arsenal and PSG competed in the group stage of the competition, at which time the artillery was celebrated by 2-0, and they were now injured Kai havertz And Saka.
