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Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players were “in tears” after their tough Champions League semi-final defeat. This showed how much reaching the final meant to them.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Arsenal’s Champions League dream ended on Wednesday. They lost 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal played well in both games but missed important chances. PSG’s goalkeeper made key saves. Arteta said seeing his players cry showed how much they wanted to win. He believed Arsenal “deserved much more” and played better than PSG, but admitted that football is about moments and small differences at this level.
ARTETA’S REFLECTIONS
Arteta praised his team for their progress over the past two years. He said few expected Arsenal to reach a Champions League semi-final, especially with many injuries. The manager felt very proud of his players, even as missing the final was painful. He stressed the team should use this pain as motivation to keep going for big trophies in the future.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL?
Arsenal must recover emotionally and physically for their final Premier League games. They are in a close race for Champions League spots, sitting third with two games left. They play Everton next. Just two points separate them from Manchester United in fourth, and they are five points behind second-placed Liverpool. The team needs to come together quickly and finish the season strong, using this setback to inspire them in future challenges.
