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It’s Arsenal who get their ticket to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. This Tuesday evening, the Gunners defeated FC Porto in the penalty shootout (1-1 cumulative score / 4-2 after TAB).
A high-tension meeting between two teams who played every shot to the fullest and who put on a spectacular match.
If on the pitch tempers sometimes got heated, it was also the case on the sidelines between the two coaches, namely Sergio Conceição and Mikel Arteta. In a post-match conference, the Portuguese coach declared that his Spanish counterpart had insulted him during the match.
“Arteta insulted my family. At the end, I told him that the one he had insulted was no longer with us… Let him care about training his team more and better,” he admitted.
Arsenal, back in the quarter-finals 14 years later!
Arsenal were impatiently waiting for it! Favorite in this round of 16 against FC Porto, the London club held its place and climbed among the eight best teams in the Old Continent. Fourteen years later, the Londoners made their comeback in the round of 16.
An eternity for a club of this standing. Mikel Arteta’s players do not yet know their future opponent. The draw will take place this Friday at 12 p.m. French time.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
