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Arsenal defeated Porto on penalties to book a place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Amidst a fiercely contested encounter against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League, Mikel Arteta made several tactical changes that played a pivotal role in Arsenal's victory
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00:00 - 13.03.2024
Heroic Raya sends Arsenal to first UCL quarter final in 14 years after historic penalty shootout
For the first time since 2016, a Champions League match went all the way to penalties, and Arsenal came out victors after a dramatic shootout
Here are 3 changes the Arsenal boss made
Restoring Jorginho to the starting lineup
Arteta's decision to restore Jorginho to the starting XI, freed up Declan Rice to be more involved in the game, and significantly bolstered Arsenal's ability to utilize the ball effectively.
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It helped the Gunners maintain possession, and control the tempo of the game.
The inclusion of Jorginho proved instrumental in enhancing Arsenal's ball retention and overall gameplay, contributing to their success.
Preparing his side mentally for penalty-kicks
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08:39 - 13.03.2024
We prepared for penalties — Arteta reacts to shootout victory against Porto
Arsenal came out tops in a tense penalty shootout against FC Porto to advance to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.
Arteta revealed after the game that the team practiced penalties and prepared mentally for that possibility.
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As the match extended into extra time and eventually led to a dramatic penalty shootout, Arsenal's mental preparedness became the deciding factor in securing their triumph.
Arteta employed a pragmatic approach
Mikel Arteta's pragmatic approach played a pivotal role in Arsenal's victory against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League. Despite trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Portugal, Arteta orchestrated a strategic game plan that emphasized control and resilience.
The team's ability to adapt to this pragmatic approach was evident in their flawless penalty shoot-out performance, ultimately securing a 4-2 win and propelling them into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years.
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