Ødegaard: We're Definitely in a Great Position to Make History

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has affirmed his enjoyment of the pressure surrounding the Premier League title race. He also emphasized the team's enthusiasm ahead of tomorrow's Champions League semi-final clash away to Atlético Madrid.

“It was frustrating to be sidelined. I tried to contribute in every possible way, making the most of the situation and working to return in the best possible condition. How can you not enjoy the pressure? We're playing in the toughest and most competitive league in the world. So, it's hard to understand how someone wouldn't relish that. There will always be talk about our past title near-misses until we finally win it. That's something we have to learn to live with. It's part of football and the journey, but we're handling it quite well. Nevertheless, there's always room for improvement, and we're working daily on our creativity to be as dangerous as possible.

This is the best part of the season. Everyone is motivated and enthusiastic. We know what we're playing for tomorrow. We need to apply everything we've learned from the past to improve. We are definitely in a great position to make history. We want to take that final step and achieve something truly significant. Atlético has always been very competitive, fighting for trophies. They are a strong team that can play in more ways than in the past. Yes, I think we are stronger than before in various aspects. New players have arrived, and we've learned from last year's experience. I don't know where the speculation about my future comes from. I am focused on giving my best every day to achieve something special,” commented Ødegaard at his press conference today.