Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta appeared in a press conference to discuss the upcoming match against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Emirates Stadium.

The coach said: "We are eager to play and win. We have waited a long time for nights like these. The most important thing is to arrive as well-prepared as possible and to be clear in our ideas, that is what matters most. The idea I have is that we work every day to win everything possible and to place this club where it deserves to be, as one of the biggest clubs in Europe."

He added about the players' readiness: "I see them training every day, and they give me reasons to believe in the possibility of achieving that. I can't wait to experience this moment with our fans and create something special that leads us to the final."

Regarding his message to the fans: "I don't think Arsenal fans need a message. I just tell them to live this moment together and try to achieve the best."

Regarding the difficulty of the Champions League: "Our history shows that the level of the teams and the competition is evident every day. We are where we need to be."

Regarding the team's results this season: "The way the players compete and play, and their desire to win, has proven to me throughout the season that I must trust them. Tomorrow's match will be different, but we are ready to play, compete, and win."

He continued regarding the absence of Julian Alvarez: "This is something I cannot control, and it will not affect me. The opponent will do what they see fit, and we will adapt as we always do and take the match to where it suits us."

Regarding Atlético Madrid: "We will see, because I don't know their plan. They have the ability to do many things well. Each team will play in a way that suits them, and we will see who will be better."

He added: "How am I perceived in Spain? I don't know because I don't live there, but I hope they see me as a very passionate, honest person who gives everything for his players."

Regarding the fans at Emirates Stadium: "It's a dream to qualify with our fans present. I'm very excited to experience this moment. We must enter the match with great strength and try to win."

He concluded about the team's condition: "Timber is out of the lineup, while Odegaard and Havertz are available, although they have not trained."