Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta humorously expressed frustration over Bukayo Saka's missed penalty during their 2-1 victory against Real Madrid, which secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals. Despite early tension, Saka later redeemed himself by scoring in the second half, contributing to Arsenal's aggregate win of 5-1. Arteta praised Saka's boldness and performance following the miss. Arsenal, now in the semi-finals for only the third time in their history, will face Paris Saint-Germain, instilling hope of a title-winning campaign.
I would have liked to slap him. But the player has to make the decision, and he was bold enough to do it. That could have been a turning point emotionally in the game.
Saka is normally pretty reliable from the penalty spot, but he certainly got it badly wrong as Thibaut Courtois had little trouble saving his attempted Panenka.
Arteta has done great work with this Arsenal side and they'll increasingly feel they can go all the way and win this trophy for the first time in their history.
It means Arsenal are now in the Champions League semi-finals for only the third time in their history, with Paris Saint-Germain up next for the north London giants.
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