Arsenal Aims to Make History Against Real Madrid in Champions League Quarterfinals

Arsenal's Ambition in the Champions League

Since 2009, Arsenal has not advanced beyond the semifinals of the Champions League, but manager Mikel Arteta is determined for his team to create their own legacy as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarterfinal match at the Emirates on Tuesday.

Real Madrid, boasting a record 15 Champions League titles, has secured six of those since Arsenal last reached the semifinals, while the Gunners continue their quest for their inaugural title.

After being eliminated by Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals last year, Arteta is encouraging his players to believe in themselves.

He remarked, 'Real Madrid is a club that has established new benchmarks in global football. This is the level we aspire to reach and the place we want to be.'

'This is part of their legacy. We must forge our own path. While they can inflict damage, we have the capability to do the same. We approach this match with optimism, believing we can achieve a positive result. It's crucial that we are confident in our abilities and simply enjoy the experience. This is just the first leg, and our intentions are clear for tomorrow—we're going all out.'