Arteta: We Focus on Tomorrow's Match, and This is the Importance of Saka

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, appeared in a press conference to discuss tomorrow's match against Brentford in the 32nd round of the English Premier League.

He began his remarks about the 3-0 victory over Real Madrid: "There was an incredible atmosphere in the stadium. It was a very special night. Everything is over now, and our focus is entirely on Brentford because it is a match that requires us to give our best effort."

Regarding Rice's two goals against Real Madrid and which one he prefers, the first or the second: "It's hard to choose. They are both different. The technique is different in each one of them. Both were wonderful and helped us win the match, and that is the most important thing."

On Rice and his execution of free kicks: "This is something we discuss a lot. The different ways he can create special moments inside and around the penalty area, whether through crosses or scoring goals, because he possesses all the necessary qualities. He can run inside the penalty area, he can dribble, and he has long-range shots. This is what we aim for with him, to become a player capable of deciding the match in different ways."

About Bukayo Saka: "He is an incredibly important player. He gives us a level of threat and unpredictability that perhaps no other player provides, especially thanks to the connection he has built within the team and around him. He has the ability to lift the fans' spirits, which is amazing because channeling energy in the stadium is very difficult, and when a player can do that, it's a wonderful trait. He is very humble, very committed to the club, and has deep roots in this club. I am very happy to hear that he wants to stay with us and win with us."

On the possibility of resting players before facing Real Madrid: "This is a normal situation. This is our context - playing every three days and competing in different tournaments on the biggest platforms. Playing in Europe and then coming back to face a different challenge in the Premier League. If you want to become a team capable of winning in any of these tournaments, you have to do it every three days, regardless of the scenarios."