Arsenal switches focus to UEFA

After their recent win over Real Madrid, Arsenal will lose hope in the EPL and switch focus to UEFA.

Despite the challenges, Arteta remains confident in his squad’s abilities, emphasising the importance of belief and composure in high-stakes matches. He remarked, “We have to make the most out of it. This club has to be in the Champions League.”

As Arsenal continues to pursue a maiden Champions League title, the team’s focus and determination underscore a renewed era of ambition and excellence at the club.

Arsenal last reached the UEFA Champions League semi-final in the 2008–09 season.

Season: 2008–09

Manager: Arsène Wenger

Semi-final opponent: Manchester United

Results:

First leg: Manchester United 1–0 Arsenal (at Old Trafford)

Second leg: Arsenal 1–3 Manchester United (at the Emirates)

Aggregate score: Manchester United 4–1 Arsenal

As they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals, Arsenal’s focus has sharpened. The domestic title race may still be alive, but the Gunners are determined to make history in Europe. Players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Declan Rice have stepped up on the big stage, and Arteta’s vision of returning Arsenal to elite European status is closer than ever.