Arteta: "We were close to the final, but fell short at the goal"

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta spoke to the media after his team's exit from the Champions League, describing the situation as "one of the most difficult nights of his career." At the same time, the Spanish specialist emphasized that he is proud of the progress made by the team.

"Missed opportunities must become a lesson"

"We wanted to win and believed in it. This match became one of the hardest nights during my time at Arsenal, yet at the same time, it instilled a feeling of pride. Now it's time for analysis: why couldn't we win, and which aspects should we work on? This process must become a valuable lesson for the whole club," said Arteta.

"We failed to capitalize on too many chances in front of goal"

According to the coach, the team had enough opportunities to reach the final, but lacked precision in crucial moments on the pitch:

"We raised our chances of reaching the final to quite a high level. Unfortunately, we couldn't utilize several excellent opportunities. Meanwhile, PSG effectively took their chances. Moreover, they had one of the best goalkeepers in the world in their ranks—this factor also had its impact."

Conclusion: "This defeat must be a foundation for team growth"

Although Arsenal stopped their European dream in the semi-final, according to the specialist, this defeat should become a new source of motivation for the club. Arteta once again thanked the fans and team members, promising to return next season with an even stronger team.

From Zamin.uz Editorial:
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