Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confident his team can upset Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. With key players returning, Arteta sees this as the biggest match of his career and an opportunity to build a new legacy for the club in European competitions.
Mikel Arteta is confident that Arsenal can overcome Real Madrid on what he describes as the "biggest night" of his managerial career. With the Gunners preparing for a crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash at the Emirates, Arteta believes this match offers Arsenal a chance to rewrite their European history.
Arsenal, without a European trophy in their history, face the 15-time winners, Real Madrid, in what will be a significant challenge. The two sides have met only twice before in the 2005/06 Champions League, with Arsenal coming out on top. Arteta sees this game as a defining moment in his career. “This is 100 percent the biggest night of my career,” he said, reflecting on his journey both as a player and a manager. "It’s been 20 years since Arsenal has had this opportunity, and now we have to create our legacy."
Arteta, who has led Arsenal since 2019, expressed the excitement surrounding the club and the fans. "The magnitude of this match is immense," he added. "This is the stage we want to be on, and we’re ready to deliver." Despite Arsenal trailing 11 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, the Champions League offers their best chance for silverware this season. With key players like Bukayo Saka returning, Arteta is determined to seize the moment and aim for victory, despite last year's quarter-final exit against Bayern Munich.
