UCL: Arsenal must stay calm to beat Real Madrid-Kiwior

Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has called on his teammates to stay composed ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against Real Madrid.

The 15-time European champions were outplayed in the first leg at the Emirates, but with a storied history of dramatic comebacks at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid remain a formidable threat. Arsenal, on the other hand, will be aiming to maintain their intensity and keep their European hopes alive.

In an interview with the club’s official website, Kiwior emphasized the importance of staying focused and taking full advantage of any errors made by the Spanish giants in Madrid.

“After the game I felt really good,” he said. “You know that after a game like that, there’s no other way, you just feel really good, but I still feel like it’s not over yet. The most difficult thing is still ahead of us. So I’m still cool-headed.

Read Also: I’m focused on winning at Arsenal- Saka

“I didn’t feel nervous. Of course, this was one of the biggest games in my career. But of course, I had the big game (against Kylian Mbappe) in the national team, but I was ready for everything, and I felt very good before the game.

“Every clean sheet is perfect for me, because this is my job on the pitch. Mbappe is very quick, he’s a very good player, one of the best strikers for this moment.

“I have to be ready for everything. Of course Gabi could’ve played this game but he’s injured, and I have to be ready for everything. I didn’t wait for this moment, but I hope he comes back very quick and we can train together fighting for the one position.”