London club "Arsenal" is seriously concerned about not winning the Champions League. The team aims to break a specific curse by winning the prestigious tournament this season. However, former "Gunners" player Jeremie Aliadiere urged the team not to be complacent in the match against "Bayer" Leverkusen. Reports goal.com.
According to Aliadiere, "Arsenal" has reached the final only once in its history, in 2006, and lost to "Barcelona". Although the current squad is much stronger, the match against the German club will not be easy. The player urged the team not to underestimate the opponent and to approach every game seriously.
"If you don't respect the opponent 100 percent, you are sure to lose. In football, small details are decisive," says Aliadiere. In his opinion, "Arsenal" fans and players must pass the "Bayer" hurdle before thinking about the quarter-finals or semi-finals.
Recall that "Arsenal" reached the semi-finals of the tournament in 2025 and lost to "PSG". This season, the team successfully finished the group stage and reached the play-offs. If the "Gunners" defeat the Leverkusen club, they will face "Sporting" or "Bodo/Glimt" in the next round.
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