Arsenal's next step is to win Champions League, says Monreal
Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has stated that the club's next logical objective is to win the Champions League following their recent Premier League title success. Despite a loss in the previous final, Monreal believes the team is on the right trajectory to achieve European glory.
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Arsenal's next step is to win Champions League, says Monreal Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in 22 years last season, and Nacho Monreal has urged them to strive for European glory now. Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal believes the next step for the Gunners take take under Mikel Arteta is to win the Champions League.
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to win the Premier League last season, but lost in the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite taking the lead through Kai Havertz, Arsenal lost on penalties after both Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missed their spot-kicks.
The Gunners remain the team with the most games in European Cup/Champions League history to never lift the trophy (226), having now lost the showpiece match twice (also in 2006 against Barcelona).
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