Arteta: "We played better than PSG" - Arsenal coach makes a conciliatory statement after the defeat

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals on two legs, expressed his thoughts to the fans and the media after the match. According to him, the team showed its full potential on the pitch and deserved to be in the final with the performance it showed.

"First of all, congratulations to PSG on reaching the final. They worked hard, they achieved the result in the end. But I think Arsenal played better than their opponents in both games. This is football - sometimes it's not the team that plays the best, but the team that is most effective that wins," said Arteta.

According to the Spanish specialist, the main difference in both matches was the performance of the opposing goalkeeper. "For them, the goalkeeper was the decisive factor. We had many chances, but we were not lucky enough to take advantage of them. Sometimes games like this make you develop. And our players feel it," he added.

Mikel Arteta, while highly evaluating the team's performance, also tries to lift the players' spirits: "We didn't get here by running, but by heart and dedication. At a time when no one saw Arsenal as the favorites, my players played to the point where they felt like leaders on the field. That in itself is a great achievement," the coach said.

Arteta concluded his words by emphasizing that such stages in the team's career will serve as a foundation for future victories: "We will learn from this defeat. Both the players and the coaches come out stronger after such matches. We didn't reach the final - but that won't stop us."

Now, all attention for Arsenal is focused on the remaining matches in the Premier League. The team's fans are encouraged by Arteta's words and are looking forward to a more determined pursuit of Europe next season.

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