Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has named Arsenal’s games against Real Madrid in the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League as their easiest fixture of the just ended season.
According to Partey, the intensity of their games against Manchester City and Chelsea far exceeded those against the Spanish giants.
“Because Real Madrid is one of the world’s top teams, winning against them is a bonus,” he said. “But our games against Man City and Chelsea were of much higher ferocity. As a player, I think the Real Madrid game is one of the standard games we played.”
Partey played a key role in Arsenal’s 3-0 aggregate win over Madrid, their first appearance in the Champions League semifinals since 2009. He completed 61 out of 66 passes, made six ball recoveries, and helped control the tempo over both legs.
Arsenal’s European run eventually ended in the semifinals against Paris Saint-Germain after losing 3-1 on aggregate.
