Arsenal’s Arteta and Real Madrid’s Ancelotti Reflect on Intense Clash

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti shared their insights following an intense Champions League match between their teams. Arteta praised his team's resilience and tactical discipline, highlighting the performance of Declan Rice, who has been pivotal in Arsenal's set-piece strategies. 'Declan has been working tirelessly on his free kicks, and it's starting to pay off,' Arteta remarked, signaling Rice's growing influence on the team.

On the other side, Ancelotti lauded Real Madrid's young star Jude Bellingham, who continues to impress on the European stage. 'Jude's maturity and skill at such a young age are truly remarkable,' Ancelotti stated, underlining Bellingham's crucial role in the team's strategy.

The match also featured comments from various players and former stars, including Arsenal's William Saliba and Real Madrid's Mikel Merino, as well as legends Thierry Henry and Paul Merson, who provided their views on the game's pivotal moments and the future prospects of both teams in the tournament.

• Arsenal
• Declan Rice
• Mikel Arteta
• Real Madrid

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