Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrated his "proudest night" as the Gunners defeated holders Real Madrid to reach their first Champions League semifinal since 2009. Bukayo Saka missed a penalty but later scored, with Gabriel Martinelli securing a 2-1 win on the night and a 5-1 aggregate victory over the Spanish giants. Arteta expressed confidence in his team's readiness to compete, aiming for more success in the upcoming semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain starting on April 29.
Despite Saka's missed penalty, Arteta commended the player's boldness, jokingly mentioning his initial concern. Saka, on the other hand, focused on enjoying the victory and learning from the experience. Arteta also acknowledged his gratitude towards Pep Guardiola, with whom he shares a close professional relationship stemming from his time as a player and coach under Guardiola at Manchester City.