Arsenal's European Exit: Mikel Arteta Reflects on Bayern Munich Clash

Disappointing Departure

In an exclusive post-match interview, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opened up about the team's "bitterly disappointing" exit from the Champions League after a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

The Bayern Challenge

Just over 24 hours before the first leg against Bayern, Arteta addressed the media and highlighted the immense challenge that awaited his side:

Bayern Munich is a top team with world-class players. We need to be at our very best and play with great intensity to have a chance against them.

Gutted Players

Reflecting on the frustrating loss, Arteta expressed his disappointment and the impact it had on his players:

The players are gutted. We gave it our all, but it wasn't enough. We made one big mistake, and Bayern punished us for it. It's a tough result to take.

Costly Mistake

Arteta acknowledged that Arsenal's failure to capitalize on their chances and their one defensive lapse proved costly:

We had some good moments in the game, but we didn't take our chances. And when you play against a team like Bayern, you can't afford to make mistakes. We need to learn from this and move forward.