Merino: The goal itself may look simple, but the real difficulty is the ten seconds before the goal

Sports     3:45am, 5 November 2025

After defeating Slavia Prague 3-0, Arsenal midfielder Merino expressed his gratitude to his teammates for their wonderful pass in an interview with UEFA's official website.

About this game

- It's a great feeling, and also thanks to my teammates, who gave me two great passes and supported me throughout the game. I'm very, very happy.

About your goals

- The goal itself may look simple, but what is really difficult is the ten seconds before the goal. You need to find the right position, avoid being marked, and use the space correctly. I am very happy to score these two goals and help the team.

About Arsenal's performance in the Champions League

- We are a very strong team that performed well in the game. We had many clean sheets and our individual and collective performances were excellent. But we know this is just the beginning, and we need to continue to maintain this performance in the future and strive to win greater honors.

About Dauman's Champions League debut

- Every time he steps on the court, he is a very good player. You can see him playing with passion, energy and confidence and it's great to see him perform!