Couhaib Driouech shared his thoughts after the Champions League return match between Arsenal and PSV, which ended in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Following a heavy 1-7 defeat at home in the first leg, PSV was simply hoping to make a good impression in the return match. Moroccan international Ismail Saibari was absent for this match.
“It was a special evening,” Driouech told the Ziggo Sport camera. “It was my first start in the Champions League, and I scored a nice goal, so I’m really happy. I learned today that I was starting, it was a great opportunity for me to show what I can do. Even though we were down 7-1 after the first leg, we had to give our best, and I think the team showed a good face on the pitch.”
The winger, who scored a magnificent lob, also reflected on that goal: “It was a beautiful goal. My family sent me a message right after; it’s always nice. I’m really pleased with that goal. Before each match, I think about possible scenarios, and I knew that if I was one-on-one with the goalkeeper, I would attempt a lob. That’s exactly what I did.”
Driouech also shared his teammates’ reaction after his goal: “I wanted to celebrate right away, but since we were already down 9-2, the guys pushed me towards the supporters and told me to celebrate with them.”
