Arteta urges Arsenal fans to energize for Champions League semi-final vs PSG

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on both his players and supporters to seize the historic opportunity of reaching the Champions League final, emphasizing the importance of unity and a raucous atmosphere at the Emirates for their semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain. Arteta, inspired by Arsenal's dominant win over Real Madrid in the previous round, urged fans to "bring your boots, your shorts, your T-shirts and let’s play every ball together" to help carry the team to an unprecedented European triumph. He acknowledged the weight of history as Arsenal have never won the European Cup and last reached the final in 2006, but he believes recent performances have generated new belief and enthusiasm within the club. Arteta drew further motivation from Arsenal’s women’s team, who recently reached their own Champions League final, illustrating what is possible. Despite past disappointments in European semifinals, Arteta insists this squad must capitalize on the current momentum, having already beaten PSG earlier in the season. The manager stressed that making history requires collective effort from both the team and the fans, underlining the magnitude of the upcoming match at the Emirates.