Rice Calls for Calm: Arsenal Must Not Get Complacent After Bayern Win

Declan Rice: “We can’t get carried away” after Arsenal’s victory against Bayern Munich

Declan Rice, Arsenal midfielder, has urged his team to remain calm following the 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, a triumph that solidifies their perfect start in the group stage. The Gunners secured their fifth consecutive victory in Europe this season, thanks to goals from Jurriën Timber, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli, inflicting Bayern’s first defeat of the campaign. Lennart Karl scored the temporary tie for Bayern, but Madueke and Martinelli, coming off the bench, changed the course of the match in favor of Arsenal in an impressive second half. This result puts them at the top of the table in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Bayern Munich has been the best team in Europe this season. This was probably the most tactically difficult match we have played. The way they work is very, very good.

Declan Rice

Rice highlighted the difficulty of the match and the quality of the opponent, acknowledging Bayern’s arduous tactical work. Furthermore, he praised the team’s performance in the second half, where they managed to prevail on the scoreboard.

The player also highlighted the positive atmosphere within the team, mentioning the presence of leaders and the hunger to win each match. However, he emphasized the need to maintain perspective, remembering that there is still a long way to go in the season. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta also commented on the match, highlighting the team’s evolution since their elimination against Bayern in the quarter-finals two seasons ago. Arteta emphasized the team’s consistency in the competition, although he warned that this is only the beginning.