Oleksandr Zinchenko Shares Arsenal Dressing Room Reaction to Playing Real Madrid

Zinchenko Champions League reaction reveals Arsenal’s quiet dressing room response after drawing Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.

Zinchenko revealed Arsenal’s mixed emotions reaction after the team learned they would face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko shared how the squad responded to drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League last eight. The Gunners advanced after a thrilling 2–2 draw with PSV Eindhoven, winning the tie 9–3 on aggregate.

Zinchenko Champions League Reaction to Real Madrid Draw

Zinchenko opened the scoring against PSV and later described the dressing room atmosphere as tense and quiet. “No one said anything,” he admitted. “It was mixed emotions. To play against Real or Atletico, both are amazing clubs.”

He called the draw exciting but daunting, acknowledging the challenge of facing a team stacked with world-class talent. “It’s going to be an amazing experience for all of us,” Zinchenko said. “To face one of the best clubs in the world, it’s always nice to be involved in games like this.”

Arsenal Must Deliver Peak Performance Against European Giants

Zinchenko urged Arsenal to stay fully focused if they want to compete with Real Madrid. “You cannot be relaxed even for one second,” he warned. “They can punish you instantly. We’ve learned that from past experiences.”

The Ukrainian international urged his teammates to rise to the occasion. “To play against Real Madrid, you need the performance of your life,” he said. With stars like Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Bellingham in the opposition lineup, Arsenal faces a formidable test.

Read Zinchenko’s full comments on Mirror Sport

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