no matter what happens, Mikel Arteta He has already made history at the controls of an Arsenal that has reached the final of the Champions 20 years later. A ‘milestone’ that, previously, had only been achieved Arsene Wenger.
On reaching the Champions League final: “It’s an incredible night. We have made history together again. I couldn’t be happier or more proud of everyone who is part of this club. The atmosphere outside the stadium was special and unique. The atmosphere that the fans created, the energy, made it special. I had never felt that in the stadium. We gave it our all. The boys did an incredible job. After 20 years, and for the second time in our history, we return to the final of the Champions League.”
On the ‘transformation’ of his Arsenal: “It’s very hard and difficult. We are very united in the desire and ambition we have for the club. So you have to be lucky and for things to go well.”
On the atmosphere created at the Emirates: “That objective has already been achieved. We have to maintain it, but now that we have reached the level of an elite club that wants to constantly fight for the most important trophies, that is essential.”
About what’s ahead: “Tomorrow we have to start preparing for Sunday. We have an incredible game against West Ham. It’s great, let’s enjoy the moment, but tomorrow let’s focus on West Ham.”
Previously, in statements to Movistar+, about Arsenal fans: “Very proud and very happy for all the people. They have been waiting for a long time and to achieve it in front of our people, as we have done today, makes me very happy. Today we have made them feel tremendously proud”
About Atlético de Madrid: “They are a tremendously competitive team, they have played many games of this type, they have experience. With the goal they put us in our face, but then we have to sustain it and suffer it, we have shown a lot of maturity.”
On his preference for the final: “I have no idea. Today I’m going to enjoy it, tomorrow I’ll enjoy the game with a good dinner with my family.”
About Simeone: “We know each other well, it’s very hard for anyone when you’re so close and they take it out of your hand. I feel in tune with him, because I know what it’s like to be on the other side, it was my turn last year.”
