Robert Pires warns Atletico of a difficult night in the game against Arsenal

Ahead of the match against Spanish football team Atletico, Robert Pires, the legend of English football team Arsenal, warned the opponent.

Idman.Biz reports with reference to the EFE agency that the French star said that a difficult night awaits the opponent at the Emirates Stadium. Pires recalled that Atletico had already suffered a heavy defeat in London this season.

"They know it will be difficult to come here. Because they lost here 4-0 last October. The opponent knows very well that they will have to run a lot and Arsenal will not want to give them the ball," Pires said.

The former midfielder also touched on the penalty controversy surrounding Eberechi Eze in the first game:

"If what happened to Eze had happened to an Atletico player, a penalty would have been awarded. It was a wrong decision against Arsenal. But this Wednesday evening the situation could turn against Atletico."

Pires also spoke about the London club's priorities, emphasizing that the English Premier League is always in first place for the team. He expressed positive opinions about both Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone:

"They are both very good coaches. Simeone has already won titles, but Arteta has not yet. That is the main difference between them."

The first match between the teams ended in a 1:1 draw. The return match will be held in London on May 5.