Ahead of tonight’s game against Crystal Palace, the captain reflects on an incredible night at Real Madrid, including Bukayo Saka comeback, Gabriel Martinelli’s win, and our outstanding performance at Ipswich Town. Here is a bit.
Last week at the Bernabeu was something unique. We had the feeling after the first leg that we could travel to Spain and win there as well, and that was roughly the notion we had in our heads when we left the dressing room ahead of the game last week. We were ready to beat them again.
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However, if you travel to Real Madrid and want to win, you must be fully prepared. It’s a stadium with a rich history, and it’s hosted many exciting games and results, particularly in the Champions League. So it was about staying focused, doing our own thing, and ensuring we won the game again.
I was overjoyed that we had the courage to play our own game at the Bernabeu. Many teams get there and don’t accomplish anything, but in the second half, we used the ball more and the space opened up. According To Arsenal News.
saka scored our first goal, which says everything about him and his personality after he had a penalty saved in the opening half. It’s part of football; sometimes you miss, and I just told him to keep going. When I looked at him, he immediately became focused again. I knew he’d bounce back, and he did! That is his character, and he ultimately helped us win the game. I’m very pleased of how he handled it and remained perfectly calm.
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