"I believe so. This is football and you have to show it tomorrow night. I know that you have to be so clear what the game is going to demand. You need to perform on the day. Champions League is about the day. Within that day, there are moments and you have to be better than the opponent."
"The players certainly have more experience in the competition. When I joined, a big part of the team had never played in this competition. That's obviously something that is necessary, like in any other competition. They understand it better. Now we have to perform."
William Saliba will return from an ankle injury to play in Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg against Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. Gabriel Magalhaes, Declan Rice, and Martin Zubimendi are also available for selection. However, club captain Martin Odegaard is definitely ruled out. Riccardio Calafiori and Leandro Trossard remain uncertain and will be assessed. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasizes that Arsenal must demonstrate they belong among Europe's elite, noting the team has gained valuable Champions League experience since his arrival.
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