Arsenal Advances to Champions League Semi-Finals, Faces PSG April 29

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta credited his former mentor, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, for inspiring his team's journey to the Champions League semi-finals after a 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid. Arteta, who served as Guardiola's assistant at City from 2016 to 2019, revealed he spoke with Guardiola before the decisive second leg and described the win as one of the best nights of his career. He praised his players for their resilience in overcoming injuries and highlighted the team's hunger to achieve more at this elite level. Arteta also reflected on the pride he felt for his family, who witnessed the win amid the intimidating atmosphere at the Bernabeu. Arsenal's performance, including goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, propelled them into their third-ever Champions League semi-final, where they will face Paris St Germain. The manager emphasized both the challenges and the enjoyment that come with competing at such high stakes.