Arsenal set up a quarterfinal championship showcase with Real Madrid as drawing 2-2 s with PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium has sealed the overall victory of 9-3.
Arsenal made him wait to learn the identity of his last eight opponents, but the bearers of Real Madrid eventually triumphed over Atletico Madrid at punishments to join them in the last eight.
Mikel Arthte took advantage of the opportunity to turn after last week’s first leg victory 7-1, appointing a much variable side that included Kieran Tierney on the left wing, and Oleksandr Zinchenko in the middle of the field.
Raheem Sterling was also handed a rare start and set both arsenal goals on an attractive screen, first turning the ball around the corner for Zinchenko, which ended up excellently outside the opening box and then produced a precise cross for Declan Rice to take away its second.
Twice, however, the Topnica were neglected. Former Tottenham player Ivan Perisic, who ended up coldly when he passed in the first half, was canceled by Zinchen’s goal, and Couhaib Driouch again leveled when he raised a fine ending over David Ray in the second period.
Raya made several other savings to keep PSV, who seemed eager to prove the point after their first leg humiliation, depriving Driouch in the first half and twice pushing Isaac Babadi’s shots.
Arsenal also had other chances, two of which fell on Sterling, who was refused by Walter Benitez when one-on-one-in-two-separate player refused, and the wing player suffered further frustration when a late yellow card was shown, which means he will be suspended for the quarterfinal first foot.
Arsenal is 15 points behind the leaders of Liverpool in the Premier League, leaving the Champions League as his last hope in silver accessories, and now they will have to overcome the 15-pipe Real Madrid winner to keep their dream of a trophy to look at the trophy.
Arteta that has reached the last eight: ‘We want to compete with the best clubs in the world’
Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta On what his side has learned from last year’s experience in the stages of the Champions League knockout:
“Well, the first thing we’ve learned is that you have to be in order when it comes to it.
“For two games, for every minute, don’t give anything because they’ll take them. We still saw today for two goals we also admitted.
“So it’s a big lesson. And again, when it decides in boxes, when it’s a real talent, the real performance is crucial. And then creating an incredible atmosphere when we have the opportunity to play at home. That’s crucial.”
About why it is important for Arsenal to be in the champion of the last eight, he added: “Why is this important? Because we want to win. And win, you will have to go by stages. And because the club needs.
“We are a club, a team that wants to be the best and wants to compete with the best clubs in the world. And to do it, you have to be there all the time. And that is very difficult. But we did it for two years in a row. And we have the ability and ability to do it even better.”
Analysis: Sterlin’s confidence returns in a positive display
This relationship was effectively ended after the first leg, but this was still a big game for Sterling. He needed a great performance after a creepy magic in which his confidence was dried. He delivered it. This is, at a distance, his best view for Arsenal.
The wing did not score or score in the previous 13 appearances, but his confidence increased from the moment he produced a smart passage to let his former teammate Manchester City Zinchenko for the opener. Since then, he has been playing with conviction and quality.
Raheem Sterling saved the opportunity one -on -one
His second assistment was created from the precise cross after beating his man and there were many more examples of smart touches, feints and the burst of pace. Not everything turned out, but at least he was trying. This was a significant improvement in recent views.
His evening ended up on a low note when he was reserved, which means he would be suspended at the first quarterfinal game, but there were no complaints from Artea. “The way he followed when he was booked, that’s the kind of player we want to see,” he said.
In this evidence, and although it will have to withstand that first leg, Sterling will still play a role in the last few months of what has been a heavy lament magic so far.
Sterling: It’s up to me to keep pushing
Arsenal forward Raheem Sterling:
“I needed to have a goal, but it was nice to be outside and contribute. I tried to play my game and be dynamic.
“It was a decent performance (personally). You just have to wait for my moment. I have to continue working and when they come to me a minute, I have to use my (opportunity).
“I just have to be ready. It’s all up to me to continue trying to push and (stay) in the (Artet) thought process.
“When you have a leader like us in a manager, he has boys in a narrow group. We have a mentality of a top club.”
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2025-03-12 22:00:00
