According to reports, Real Madrid suffered a heavy 5-1 aggregate defeat against Arsenal, marking a bitter and early exit from the UEFA Champions League. Now, winning the domestic cup remains Carlo Ancelotti’s last hope to avoid an early dismissal from Real Madrid.

On the other hand, Mikel Arteta’s squad delivered an outstanding performance, dominating Real Madrid at their home stadium and confidently advancing to the semifinals.

Mikel Arteta said in the post-match press conference: “Certainly one of the best nights of my football career. We played against a team with great history, which has inspired all of us in this tournament. We should be proud of defeating such a team. Fortunately, many things went our way, and we did what was necessary to win.”

Bukayo Saka’s Missed Penalty
I can talk about everyone. He intended to score, but it didn’t happen. That moment could have been a turning point, but overall, the players performed well. Honestly, at first, I wanted to die and slap him.

Arsenal Becomes the First English Club to Win Twice at Santiago Bernabéu

I didn’t know this stat before. So, it’s great to be part of this sport’s history.

Mikel Merino’s Brilliance
He is excellent, no doubt. He has brought something new to the team. The capacity Merino has shown deserves great credit.

Emotions of Reaching the Semifinals
My wife, children, and family—I know how they feel now. They must be very proud. There is no greater reward for a coach than seeing players realize how capable they are.

Call with Pep Guardiola
Yes, I called him this morning. He is a great coach for me, and if I’m here, it’s thanks to him.

Wishing Carlo Ancelotti Success
Carlo Ancelotti told me he was happy about Arsenal’s progress and hopes we win the Champions League. He is truly a kind man.