Arsenal faces a critical Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, the 15-time champions. With no realistic chances left for domestic silverware, the competition remains their only route to success this season. Although trailing by 11 points in the Premier League, Arsenal's recent European performance has been strong, showcasing their capability with a decisive 9-3 aggregate win in the Round of 16. Mikel Arteta emphasizes the club's transformation and readiness for this pivotal challenge, expressing his team's hunger and belief ahead of the match against a historically dominant opponent.
When I took over we were very far away from qualifying for the Champions League! Forget about playing quarterfinals twice in 15 years. But that is credit to the club, how they have made a lot of good decisions. We are still very unsatisfied because we want much more. I love to compete against the best and be challenged against the best. We are in a very special competition, we don't have any history in terms of winning it. Nobody has more hunger and desire than us, it's impossible.
The team has given the reasons to believe in them and a lot of arguments to think we can beat any opposition. Now we have to do it. We have to deliver. Not talk too much, have the belief that we are more than pre-
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