Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating following the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. In a dramatic match held in Budapest, the London club lost on penalties, missing out on their first-ever European trophy. This is reported by Goal.com .
In his post-match interview, Arteta insisted that the referees should have awarded a penalty for the incident involving Noni Madueke. The Spanish tactician pointed out that different decisions were made in similar situations involving Cristhian Mosquera this season. In his opinion, these small details decided the fate of the final.
Although Arsenal won the Premier League title this season, the Champions League remains an elusive dream for them. Arteta urged his players to draw the right conclusions from this painful defeat and not to hide their emotions. The manager expressed pride in his team's performance and their hard work throughout the season.
It is worth noting that in this final, Arsenal recorded their lowest possession percentage (24.7%) under Mikel Arteta. PSG defended their title and remained on the European throne. Acknowledging the quality of the opponent, Arteta promised his players would return even stronger in the future.
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