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London Colley, England – April 07: Arsenal presenter Mikel Arteta participates in a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Final First Leg Finals final at the Sobha Realty Training Center, April 07, 2025 in London Colney, England. (Photo Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal is preparing for the quarterfinals of the Mammoth League League against the 15-plow Real Madrid winner-what could define their season.
Going out and homemade cups and Fall 11 points behind the Premier League leader LiverpoolThe Champions League remains the only realistic shot of Arsenal this season.
Although the title race is not mathematically completed, the odds are firmly stacked against Mikel Arteta.
In spite of domestic frustrations, Arsenal They looked sharp in Europe. After finishing in third place in the group stage, Gunners rejected the PSV 7-1 away from the house and played a 2-2 draw in the Emirates to cruise through the 16th round with a total victory of 9-3.
Now they face Real Madrid – Europe’s most prominent club and a team known for their unusual ability to find victories in the Champions League, even when they are not at its best.
Speaking in front of the conflict, Mikel Arththa has underwent a transformation that Arsenal has passed since his arrival.
He acknowledged the challenge that Madrid was present, but quickly reminded the critics of how much the team was under his leadership.
Arsenal chief praised the growth of his team and made it clear that his players are ready to challenge
Artea told reporters:
“When I took my duty, we were far from the Champions League qualifiers! Forget about twice in the quarterfinals in 15 years. But this is a merit to the club, as they have made a lot of good decisions. We are still very dissatisfied because we want a lot more.”
“I love to compete against the best and be a challenge against the best. We are in a very special competition, we have no history in terms of victory. No one has more famine and desire than us, it’s impossible.”
“The team gave reasons to believe in them and a lot of arguments that we think we can beat any opposition. Now we have to do it. We have to deliver. We don’t talk too much, believe we are more than ready to do it and then do it.”
Arteta comments indicate that the club was not very good, especially in the Champions League during these years.
Spaniard managed to lead the club to return to the quarterfinals. Before him, the last time they qualified for the last 8 were at 09/10, where Barcelona knocked them out.
Under the Wenger, Arsenal appeared quite often in the Champions League, but in most cases he was able to pass the past in the 16th.
However, after 2016/2017, the club struggled to even qualify for the competition, and the league ended up at 5th and lower.
In the end, the Wenger stepped down and Unai Emery was appointed a year and a half, where he led the club until the fifth placement.
Now they look like a solid side under Mikel Arteta, which has been constantly progressing over the years in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
If Arsenal prevails Real Madrid, they will face the winner of the PSG against Aston Villa in the semifinals-which is a painful look for Gunners fans who dream of historic European ride.
Given that he ran into the camp and all to play, Arsenal now faces the top test of their broom. If true announcements on the largest European stage begins with the conquest of the king’s competition.