Arsenal Reach Champions League Semis

Mikel Arteta's side survived a gritty defensive battle at the Emirates Stadium, though their performance drew some criticism from European media for its "boring" and defensive tactics.

Despite the skepticism, the result marks a significant achievement for the club as they remain the only English team left in the competition.

Declan Rice emphasized that the squad remains focused on internal positivity regardless of outside opinions.

The upcoming matchup against Bayern Munich is expected to be a major test of Arsenal's championship credentials as they continue to juggle a tight Premier League title race.