Mikel Arteta, the head coach of English club Arsenal, expressed his strong confidence in his team's ability to qualify for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, emphasizing that his players are ready for the return challenge against Real Madrid, scheduled for tomorrow evening, Wednesday, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, after winning 3-0 in the first leg.

Arteta said: "The positive thing is that Ben White participated in training, and Partey is also ready, while Jorginho will not be with us."

The Spanish coach confirmed the difficulty of the confrontation: "Real Madrid will try to take the match to places we don't want, so we must stick to our story and believe in what we want to achieve."

Regarding Carlo Ancelotti's statement about his team's need for courage, Arteta said: "There are three elements to control: physical, emotional, and tactical. We know we will enjoy qualifying from a match of this magnitude."

Arteta rejected the idea of being afraid of Real Madrid, adding: "There is no fear, only respect. We have never won this tournament before, and we are now creating something we hope will be remembered in the club's history."

On Declan Rice's performance in the first leg, Arteta commented: "Rice is making his story with us, that moment will remain in memory, but he needs to continue creating more moments."

He also emphasized the importance of continuous training: "We practice free kicks weekly, and if we didn't, we wouldn't be at this level."

Arteta confirmed the team's readiness for the upcoming battle: "This team is ready, and we have already proven that against different opponents. We are confident and convinced that we can qualify."

Regarding the possibility of a comeback for Real Madrid, he said: "There are things you can control and others you can't. The important thing is to understand what is happening and train for surprises."

Arteta concluded his statements by expressing his excitement for the match: "I am ready to play and to be with the players. We want to be the best and reach the semi-finals, and if I had to choose a scenario for the match, I would choose what happened in the first leg."