Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta recovered after defeating Porto in the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.

In the first match of the 1/8 finals of the UEFA Champions League, London's Arsenal defeated the guests in Porto, but unexpectedly suffered defeats - 0:1.

Afterwards, Gunners coach Mikel Arteta explained why the team sacrificed in Portugal.

" We were denied aggression, especially with the ball near the final third of the field. We can gratify more beautifully.

It’s our responsibility to control the group better. We couldn’t overcome it, having lost the ball three times against someone else’s goal. If you want to reach the quarterfinals, then you can beat your opponent, and we will get to earn money at Emirates,” said the coach.

Yours truly, a video of the highlights of the match between Porto and Arsenal in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League 2023/24.