The match played at Emirates Stadium ended as a fantastic party for Arsenal fans. But Mikel Arteta and the players remain cautious. In addition to 3-0 that undoubtedly puts them as the favorites to move on to the semi-finals of UEFA Champions League, in front is Real Madrid It can do everything in the continental competition.
In addition to the second fragment of the series taking place at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the Spanish coach for Gunner’s three doubts that may be crucial for next week. One of them, the author of the two major goals from Set Pieces, Declan Rice.
The English midfielder, who was the figure of the first intersection played for the quarterfinals of the Champions League of Europe, must be replaced in 80 minutes (in his place entered Kieran Terney) Because of a discomfort in one of his ankles, where he was seen bleeding. This reason means that his presence is not confirmed in the Spanish capital.
But as described above is not the only one. Two other important pieces of Arsenal cannot ensure that they will be available for re -matching with Real Madrid. One is Jurrien Timber, who left the end for Ben White, and the other BUKayo Saka, which was replaced in 74 minutes by Leonardo Trossard. Both also with physical setbacks.
Arteta knows that the job is only half done
The most calm of all at Arsenal seems to be coach Mikel Arteta. Or at least that’s how he externated it when the first leg match his team won 3-0 completed, A result that gives him an important margin for what will return on Wednesday, April 16.
“We have only done half of the job. They are the best in this competition and we have to play even better than today to overcome the other part of this intersection. Bernabéu is part of the history of the tournament. We are clear why we have won it today and now we have to go there and show it at Bernabéu, ” said the shooter’s strategist.
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But his caution did not limit him to highlight the role his players played in the first part of the series: “I am very proud, we have created an incredible atmosphereWe have had magical moments, and these moments decide on “. And about Declan Rice he pointed out: “There is obviously the quality of the football player but behind this there are also many hours of training”.
