Soccer-Lack of Champions League experience cost Arsenal, says Arteta


  • Football
  • Thursday, 22 Feb 2024

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - FC Porto v Arsenal - Estadio do Dragao Porto Portugal - February 21 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts REUTERSPedro Nunes File Photo

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - FC Porto v Arsenal - Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal - February 21, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/ File Photo

(Reuters) - A lack of experience in Europe's top club competition was a factor in Arsenal conceding a late goal in their Champions League game at Porto on Wednesday but manager Mikel Arteta said the north London side will learn from the 1-0 defeat.

Arsenal failed to get a shot on target all night despite having the majority of possession in the first leg of the round of 16 tie, with Galeno's 94th-minute winner condemning them to defeat.

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