After Tuesday night’s 1-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has spoken out. At the Emirates Stadium in England, Odegaard was a substitute for Arsenal as PSG won 1-0.
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The Gunners were defeated in the first leg by the Parisians thanks to the goal of Ousmane Dembele, who scored the solitary goal of the match.
In his post-match remarks, Odegaard reiterated that the meeting had only been a halftime warmup. But the Norway midfielder is certain that Mikel Arteta’s team will win the return match next week in Paris.
The outcome has left everyone feeling somewhat let down. While Odegaard acknowledged that his team had hoped to improve upon some aspects and secure a victory today, he emphasized that the game was still in its early stages.
We need to reflect on today’s performance, take what we’ve learned into the next game, and enter the return leg with confidence that we can win.
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“Right now, it is our goal. Their football is top-notch, and they have some fantastic players, but we must enter the second game with absolute conviction.
A review of today’s game, analysis of our performance, and application of the few lessons we gained are all necessary. There is still one more game to play, but we will be prepared.
Next up for Odegaard and Arsenal is a Premier League match against Bournemouth this coming weekend. The goal is to steer the Gunners to a victory.
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