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Mikel Arteta remains confident that Arsenal can turn things around in their upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite losing 1-0 at home in the first leg, Arteta is adamant that his team has the ability to overcome PSG in Paris and secure a spot in the final.
“We are at half-time, and my message is exactly the same as it was after we beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of the quarter-final,” Arteta said. “We have to go to Paris and win the game, and we are more than capable of doing it.” According to a report by Philip Duncan from PA, Arteta believes that his team can pull off something special in the French capital, as they’ve done in the past.
In the first leg, PSG dominated the opening minutes and took the lead early through Ousmane Dembele. Arsenal had chances to level the score, but Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino both came close, with Merino’s second-half header ruled out for offside.
While PSG had their moments as well, with Goncalo Ramos hitting the crossbar late in the match, Arteta’s men still feel they have a chance. The small margins in the Champions League are always crucial, and Arteta knows that with a few better finishes, the outcome could have been different.
The Gunners will need to be at their best in Paris, but Arteta’s belief in his squad remains unwavering. With PSG determined not to become complacent, the tie is still very much alive, and Arsenal will head into the second leg with everything to play for.
