Mikel Arteta: “The referee was very good” after qualifying Arsenal for the Champions League final

Mikel Arteta, the Spanish manager of Arsenal, has lauded the officiating in his team's Champions League semi-final victory, emphasizing his satisfaction with the referee's performance. Despite calls for a penalty regarding a second-half incident involving Antoine Griezmann, Arteta firmly stated his belief that the referee had managed the game well and that no foul had occurred.

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Ha estado muy bien, creo que no ha habido nada.

Arteta's comments came after a tense match where a late incident involving Calafiori and Griezmann sparked debate. However, the Arsenal manager chose to steer clear of controversy, focusing instead on his team's monumental achievement. He highlighted that the referee's decisions were sound, effectively closing the discussion on the contentious play.

The Gunners' qualification for their second-ever Champions League final marks a historic moment for the club. Arteta, visibly emotional, described the night as incredible and expressed profound pride in everyone associated with the club. He noted the special atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, a feeling he had never experienced before, underscoring the significance of reaching the final after a twenty-year wait.

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Ha sido una noche increíble. Hemos hecho historia juntos. No podría estar más orgulloso por todo el mundo que trabaja en este club. El ambiente ha sido especial, nunca había sentido esto en este estadio. Después de veinte años estamos en la final de la Champions.

Despite the euphoria, Arteta reminded his players and fans that the season is not over. With Arsenal also in contention for the Premier League title, he stressed the importance of maintaining focus for their upcoming domestic fixture. The team is on the cusp of winning their first league title in 22 years, making the final weeks of the season critically important.

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Es genial, disfrutemos el momento, pero en cuatro días tenemos otro partido.