Arsenal Ambitions Go Beyond Champions League Semifinals: Arteta

Arsenal have ambitions that extend well beyond reaching the Champions League semifinals, coach Mikel Arteta said on Monday ahead of the first leg of their last-four tie against French champions Paris St Germain.

Arsenal produced an inspired display to knock out holders and record 15-times winners Real Madrid in the quarterfinals 5-1 on aggregate.

We have overcome a lot of issues and challenges this season, and that the team is here as one of the best four teams in Europe, it says a lot about the mindset, the spirit and how much we really want it, Arteta said.

We are making history, and it's a beautiful story right now, but we want more.

It will be Arsenal's third Champions League semifinal appearance and their first since they faced Manchester United in 2009.