"I think in the first half we controlled the game quite well. We had a few good opportunities and managed to score. In the second half, they started much better and managed to get a goal and then, towards the end, we had a few okay chances. Overall, it was a tough game; it's a tough place to come, but it's only half-time."
"It was not easy once they scored. They have the crowd here. We tried to play and get that momentum back that we had in the first half. Towards the end, we did, but it was a tough second half."
"We know when we play at home with our fans, it's going to be different. We just have to do our job and be at our best."
Viktor Gyokeres emphasized the need for Arsenal to perform at their best to overcome Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams scoring from penalties. Arsenal struggled offensively, managing only two shots on target and an expected goals total of 1.5. Despite equaling their longest unbeaten run in the competition, Arsenal's recent form shows only two wins in their last eight matches. Gyokeres acknowledged the challenges faced in the second half and the importance of home advantage in the upcoming match.
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