"We are quite capable." Arteta confident Arsenal can beat Real Madrid
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Mikel Arteta faces one of the toughest challenges as Arsenal's manager – the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid. Yet, the Spaniard remains calm ahead of these matches.
Details: The Arsenal head coach is confident that his players can secure a victory in the home match, and it is within their power. Playing on home turf will only aid the team.
Quote: "I think we need to win tomorrow's game, and it is quite within our capabilities. We can play the way we want, and for that, we need everyone's support. A good atmosphere at the stadium is very important in this tournament. This is one of the biggest challenges in my career. We've been waiting for this for many years because Arsenal hasn't reached this stage for a long time. We've been waiting for this, and here we are."
Reminder: In the return leg, Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti may be missing as many as seven players due to an accumulation of yellow cards.