Mikel Arteta names the one thing Arsenal needs to win the second leg against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League

Mikel Arteta has opened up about how Arsenal can overcome Bayer Leverkusen in the second-leg of its Champions League Round of 16 clash with the German side.

Tonight, ‘The Gunners’ travelled to the BayArena, where they emerged with a draw.

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal fans have to help them against Bayer Leverkusen

After a goalless first 45 minutes, Bayer Leverkusen hit the ground running at the start of the second half, with Robert Andrich pouncing on a well-delivered corner to give the home side the lead.

Later in the game, Arsenal secured a penalty, which Kai Havertz calmly converted before making the respectful decision not to celebrate against his old club.

When asked during his post-match interview what was going through his mind when his player stepped up to the spot, Mikel Arteta laughed: “Football has very funny and nice stories as well, and I think it was really impressive, the way he took the penalty. He was composed, and obviously it was a big goal for us.”

Attention then switched to the second leg, which will go down at the Emirates next Tuesday.

In his mind, Arteta believes the supporters will play a vital role in getting his side through to the quarter-finals.

He claimed: “We will have to use the home advantage. The tie is 50/50 at the moment. We have a lot to do, and we’re going to need our people to be at their best.”

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