Arsenal full of confidence for Atletico Madrid semifinal second leg: "Not many teams can beat us"
After a morale-boosting win against Fulham at the weekend which saw Arsenal's creativity, energy and confidence return, the Gunners are buzzing for their Champions League semifinal second leg.
LONDON — The atmosphere and vibe around Arsenal right now tells you everyone connected with the club is ready to go all-in against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg on Tuesday. This is it. 1-1 on aggregate from the first leg in Madrid, this is Arsenal's moment to reach just a second Champions League final in club history.
They must be bold and brave on Tuesday. In the stands and on the pitch. MORE — Arsenal v Atletico preview, prediction, how to watch From start to finish the fans were buzzing at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the 3-0 win against Fulham and the players responded in a big way.
There was a real connection, a mutual understanding that whatever else has happened this season, this week is the big week which decide how it will all shake out. Mikel Arteta went for it with an ultra-attacking lineup to put pressure on Manchester City in the title race. His team delivered as Arsenal scored more than once in a game for the first time in almost two months.
They dismantled Fulham and could have easily won by six or seven. The negativity, nerves and worries of recent games was gone. The fans responded to Arteta's attack-minded team and vice versa.