Bukayo Saka gives insight into Arsenal confidence with missed penalty verdict | OneFootball

The Gunners talisman shook off an earlier mistake to guide his team into the last four

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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka said he was confident he would score against Real Madrid even after seeing an early penalty saved.

“I learn in every moment. Tonight, I am more focused on enjoying the win and then I will review it properly.”

He added: “We showed that we can play in Europe and beat one of the best teams in the world, home and away,” Saka told TNT Sports after the match. “Very proud of this team.

“Tonight was a big statement and I am so happy for everyone ... We felt comfortable. We are quite good when we get into a low block. It took a lot of running but we managed to do it.”

Of Arsenal’s opponents in the next round, PSG, Saka said: “I see them playing with much more confidence. We will be ready and it will be a very good match.”

Victory over the two legs saw Arsenal progress to the last four of the Champions League for the first time since 2009. They will meet Paris Saint-Germain in their semi-final tie.

The winger was asked whether Arsenal can win the Champions League this season, for the first time in their history. He replied: “Yes. I like to believe that.”