February 22nd 2024.
David Raya, the confident goalkeeper of Arsenal, believes that his team has what it takes to reach the quarter finals of the Champions League. After facing a defeat in the first leg of their last-16 tie against Porto on Wednesday evening, Raya described the opponent's injury-time winner as a "good finish". Mikel Arteta's team had been looking at a goalless draw, but a mistake from Gabriel Martinelli allowed Galeno to score a brilliant goal from outside the penalty area.
While Raya has faced some criticism for his positioning during the goal, he stands by the fact that there was little he could do to stop it. "It's a tough one to take, conceding in the last minute," he told TNT Sports, "but it's only half time. We still have the second leg at home and we have to go there and win."
Reflecting on the goal, Raya explained that there were a few things that led up to it, and the team should have managed the situation better. "We were 0-0 away from home, we should have kept our calmness a little bit more," he said. Despite the disappointment, Raya acknowledged Galeno's strike as a "good finish" and accepted that such things happen in football.
The defeat may have been a blow, but Raya was encouraged by Arsenal's defensive display against Porto. "I think we played a really good game, especially defensively," he said, adding that they didn't allow the opponent to create many chances. However, he believes that the team could have managed the last few minutes of the game better.
Looking ahead to the second leg at the Emirates Stadium, Raya remains confident. "It's only half time," he said, "we have a game at home with our fans, and we're going to go there and try to win and go through." He also mentioned that Arsenal should only fear two teams in the Champions League, and they have the capability to play at a higher level, especially with the support of their fans.
In conclusion, despite the disappointment of the late defeat, Raya and his team are determined to bounce back and secure a win in the second leg. They are confident in their abilities and the support of their fans, and are focused on reaching the quarter finals of the Champions League.
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