Arteta: Relax, we are in the Champions League semi-finals
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s tense run to the Champions League semi-finals shows they have the resilience to handle pressure and chase a long-awaited trophy...
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his team's character after they secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals by holding Sporting Lisbon to a goalless draw, advancing 1-0 on aggregate.
- Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals after reaching this stage for the second successive season.
- Despite facing injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Jurrien Timber, the team showcased resilience.
- Arteta highlighted the effort of players like Declan Rice, who played despite feeling unwell, as crucial to the win and emblematic of the team's spirit amidst criticism.
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Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive year after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon, advancing 1-0 on aggregate. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his team's character following the result. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League semi-finals following a dramatic comeback, with striker Harry Kane praising a late "moment of magic" from Luis Diaz. Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a serious injury, as confirmed by France boss Didier Deschamps.
