Soccer-Madrid heroics boost Arsenal’s appeal in transfer window, Arteta says

Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Real Madrid v Arsenal - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 16, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) -Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side’s big win over Real Madrid, which sent them through to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009, can boost the club’s appeal to top targets in the close season transfer window.

Arsenal beat Real Madrid in both quarter-final legs to advance 5-1 on aggregate, setting up a semi-final clash against French champions Paris St Germain on April 29.