"There is a big factor there. Then you realise what we've done to win eight games in this competition [during the group stage], because it's so tough that nobody did it before. Fully aware of that, we knew the importance of the game and the difficulty of the opponent and now we need to finish it in London."
"The level of execution obviously has to be better and it will be better in the second leg. We'll adapt a few things and yes, we'll move on."
"How difficult it is to win against any opponent in the competition and especially away from home. There is a big factor there."
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen in a Champions League round-of-16 first leg match. Robert Andrich scored for Leverkusen with a 46th-minute header, but Kai Havertz converted a penalty in the 89th minute to equalize. Arsenal's performance was inconsistent, with limited chances created despite an early opportunity from Gabriel Martinelli hitting the crossbar. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of away competition and committed to improving execution in the return leg at Emirates Stadium. Havertz, a former Leverkusen player who spent a decade at the club before moving to Chelsea and then Arsenal, received a warm reception from the home crowd before delivering the crucial penalty.
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