The curtain has fallen on the Round of 16 matches in the UEFA Champions League, and the draw has resulted in a heavyweight clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. This match will be a true test of the Gunners' ambitions, as they will have to face the most decorated team in European title history.

Before finalizing the match against Real Madrid, Arteta spoke about his team's progression to the quarter-finals, saying: "We are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the second consecutive season, and we are happy."

Arteta also emphasized the importance of Arsenal's presence at this stage of the tournament, stating: "The club needs this; we are a team that wants to be the best and compete with the strongest teams in the world."

He continued his remarks about team player Raheem Sterling, saying: "I am very happy for Sterling."

In discussing the match against PSV, which ended in a 2-2 draw, Arteta noted that the team lacked cohesion due to numerous changes, which affected their performance in the second half.

He said: "We started well and scored a goal, leading twice, but unfortunately, we couldn't secure the win. In the second half, it became clear that we were fatigued; when you make so many changes, you lose some cohesion."