Arteta faces a tough challenge as Arsenal is pushed to the brink.

Arsenal enters the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting under immense pressure, as Arteta urges his players to turn consecutive defeats into motivation to avoid a crisis.

Mikel Arteta has called on his players to remain calm and maintain a positive outlook ahead of the Champions League quarter-final between Arsenal and Sporting CP. The Spanish coach emphasized that his team must not let the recent two consecutive defeats affect their ambitions during this crucial phase of the season.

Arsenal recently endured a disappointing run, losing to Manchester City in the League Cup final and then falling to Southampton in the FA Cup. This marks the first time this season that "The Gunners" have suffered back-to-back defeats, raising doubts about the team's resilience in critical moments.

However, Arteta asserts that his players need to view things more comprehensively. “We must have a proper perspective on what we have achieved. Feel the pain, the emotion, and turn it into motivation to improve,” he said. The 43-year-old strategist believes that defeat is part of football, and the key is how the team responds after such setbacks.

Despite recent inconsistent form, Arsenal is still having an impressive season, leading the Premier League with a comfortable margin and advancing in multiple competitions. However, pressure is mounting as they enter a decisive stage, especially in the Champions League where they are eager to establish their status after years of waiting.

On the other side, Coach Rui Borges believes Arsenal will become more dangerous after two consecutive defeats. He predicts the English team will play like "a wounded beast," determined to prove their capability.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper David Raya also agrees with this view, stating that the entire team needs to turn disappointment into motivation. The match in Lisbon thus is not just a Champions League encounter, but a true test of Arsenal's resilience in their quest for titles.