Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has thrown his support behind Arsenal ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. The English side will welcome the Spanish giants to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with a spot in the final on the line.
After a tense first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano ended in a 1-1 stalemate, the Gunners are poised to make the most of their home advantage. Julian Alvarez had equalized for Atletico after Viktor Gyokeres scored from the penalty spot for Arsenal.
The London outfit was denied a potential victory in the first leg when VAR overturned a penalty decision involving Eberechi Eze. Despite that setback, Carragher believes Mikel Arteta’s squad has what it takes to progress.
Speaking on The Gary Neville podcast, Carragher stated, “I think Arsenal will get through. I think they’re a better team than Atletico Madrid. I don’t think Atletico are that good if I’m being honest.”
The former defender’s comments highlight the growing confidence in Arsenal’s ability to overcome Diego Simeone’s resilient side. With the second leg set to be a high-stakes affair, all eyes will be on the Emirates as both teams battle for a place in the final.