Brief
Arteta says Champions League loss will drive Arsenal forward
The Arsenal boss links the pain of the shootout loss to motivation for upcoming seasons.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Arsenal manager Mikel Artura told The Athletic that the penalty‑shootout defeat to Paris Saint‑Germain in Budapest – where Gabriel missed the decisive spot‑kick – will become a "massive driver" for him and the squad. He echoed Arsène Wenger’s description of big‑match defeats as a "scar in the heart" and said the feeling remains in his veins, pushing him to improve.
Artura highlighted the season’s earlier triumph – ending a 22‑year wait for the Premier League title – and recalled the pivotal VAR‑saved win over West Ham that kept the title race in Arsenal’s favour. He concluded that the loss is a lesson that will shape the club’s future ambitions.
Key facts
- Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG on penalties in Budapest. (standard.co.uk)
- Gabriel missed the decisive spot‑kick. (standard.co.uk)
- Mikel Artura said the defeat will be a massive driver for the team. (standard.co.uk)
- Artura quoted Arsène Wenger’s comment about big‑match defeats being a "scar in the heart". (standard.co.uk)
- Arsenal secured the Premier League title the previous season after a VAR‑saved win over West Ham. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Arteta revals how Arsenal can use Champions League final defeat to fuel success”
