Arteta reflected on the match, saying it was a positive evening for various reasons. He noted that Arsenal had made it to the quarterfinals of the competition.

He also praised the performances of players who were making their debuts, including Max Dowman and Andre Harriman-Annous, who started against a strong Premier League team.

Arteta mentioned that playing Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera at the back was a new combination, and they showed promise despite having limited time to develop chemistry.

Overall, Arteta saw many positives from the game, but also recognized areas where the team needs to improve.