Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports: “Speaking to the boys and understanding the penalty incident for the second goal getting overturned. It was against the rules and I don’t understand it. Very upset. There is clear contact; he makes the decision and you can’t overturn it when you have to watch it 13 times.”
Was the referee influenced? “I don’t know. That’s an answer for him. It’s the wrong decisions, and it changes the course of the tie.”
On Atletico's penalty: “It is a rule and they have been quite consistent with that. I have nothing to say on that. The one I have to say is the penalty.
"There are a lot of positives. A lot of very good things that we did. We knew we would have tough moments. Their home record is once again.
"We are in an incredible position. We have to play in front of our people. It is in our hands."
On how he makes sure his players recover for Fulham on Saturday: “Make sure they eat, sleep and get a lot of love to make sure they are in the best position.”
Did you know?
- Viktor Gyokeres scored his 19th goal of the season for Arsenal; only Erling Haaland (35) and Igor Thiago (24) have netted more for a Premier League club across all competitions in 2025-26.
- Arsenal equalled their longest ever unbeaten run in the European Cup/ Champions League – going 13 consecutive games without defeat for the second time – previously between March 2005 and April 2006 (13).
- Arsenal have only won two of their last eight matches across all competitions (drawn two, lost four).
