David Raya praised for double exploits

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Arsenal’s coach Mikel Arteta hailed goalkeeper David Raya for his two saves during Gunners’ penalty shootout against FC Porto. The important exploit elevated Arsenal to the quarter finals.

Arteta mentioned post-match that it was no easy game.

‘Magic, what we expected, a really tough opponent, really well organised, very difficult to generate constant momentum in the game in the way they play and that’s credit to them,’ he said.

‘We did it, we scored a beautiful goal, they insisted in different ways, in the way the game allowed as well, and it’s such a huge experience for us.

‘We had to do it at the end with the penalties, we prepared well, and credit to the coaches as well for the way they did it and obviously for David [Raya].

‘He had some difficult moments to start but he stood up, had an incredible personality and ambition, and at the end he got rewarded with his moment.’

The Gunners are hotly in pursuit of two important titles this season, powerful with a good squad and their world-class coach.