Arsenal have 0 Champions Leagues, we have nothing to fear — Porto star
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Alan Varela makes scathing remarks on Arsenal ahead of Champions League clash at the Emirates || Image credit: Imago

Arsenal have 0 Champions Leagues, we have nothing to fear — Porto star

Faruq Ibrahim 19:05 - 12.03.2024

FC Porto's Alan Varela has boldly voiced his confidence ahead of the Champions League clash with Arsenal, highlighting Porto's rich Champions League history and downplaying Arsenal's achievements.

In the run-up to the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match between FC Porto and Arsenal on March 12, Porto's midfielder Alan Varela has not minced his words. Confident and defiant, Varela has boldly stated that his team is not fazed by Arsenal's reputation or recent successes.

Varela's Defiant Words

Speaking confidently to the media in the pre-match presser, Varela made it clear that the Porto squad is not intimidated by Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.

He emphasised their strength by pointing out, 'We don't care about Arsenal's big victories. The victory over Sheffield by six does not scare us. We defeated Benfica by five, which is considered a historic pillar of the history of the Champions League, and we have two Champions League titles. What does Arsenal have?'

History of Champions

FC Porto has a rich history in the Champions League, having clinched the prestigious title twice. The first victory came in the 1986-87 season under the old format, and the second triumph, famously under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, was in 2003–04.

In contrast, Arsenal's closest brush with Champions League glory was in 2006 when they faced Barcelona in the final but succumbed to a 2-1 defeat after being reduced to 10 men.

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