Sol Campbell says Arsenal will need some luck to win Champions League
Sol Campbell, who played in Arsenal's 2006 Champions League final loss to Barcelona, believes the current squad will need luck to win the competition. Arsenal are in a strong position to reach the final again after a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the semi-final first leg. Campbell emphasized that while the team has quality, success at this level requires more than talent and performance.
- ▪Sol Campbell was part of the Arsenal team that lost the 2006 Champions League final to Barcelona.
- ▪Arsenal drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the 2026 Champions League semi-final.
- ▪The second leg of the semi-final will be played at Arsenal's home ground.
- ▪Campbell stated that luck will be necessary for Arsenal to win the Champions League.
- ▪He expressed hope to see the current Arsenal team win the trophy in his lifetime.
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