Former Tottenham and Real Madrid attacking midfielder Rafael van der Vaart closed Bukayo Saka for chipping his penalty in the Bernabeu, although the Arsenal attacker still had the last smile
Rafael van der Vaart has launched an amazing attack on Bukayo Saka after the missed penalty of the Arsenal Starlet in the Bernabeu. The Majestic England International, who covered a spot kick in the first half that was saved by Thibaut Courtois, still ended in the lead and scored for the Gunners when they reached the semi-final of the Champions League after a remarkable 2-1 victory over Real Madrid on their own patch.
Saka picked up the ball after Raul Asencio Mikel Merino withdrew, but Courtois was the same as his delicate chip. Van der Vaart, who works as an expert on Dutch TV, was bizarre insulted by the Scotcheuze of Saka, later the winger in a strange, bitter eruption.
He said during the broadcast of Ziggo Sport: “I think this is a total overestimation of itself. In the sentence:” I'm going to steal the show here. “Although this is a very normal player who has to do his best every day.
“What he is doing now is just a shame. [Lionel] Messi does all this, we all say: “Not smart, but he has proven that he can do this.” But I think Saka thinks he is among the best in the world. “
Van der Vaart is known for his controversial comments in the media in Holland, but on the field Saka did not let the setback make his self-confidence, instead the silence of the Bernabeu in the second half when he raced on Merino's Pass before he chipped the sad Courtois to make the score 4-0.
The deceased winner of Gabriel Martinelli has closed a historic night for the Gunners, who only reached the last four of the Champions League the third time in their illustrious history. It is also 16 years ago that they have reached the semi -final.
Saka believes that Arsenal has made a statement that will let the rest of Europe sit and notes and explains: “We have shown that we can play in Europe and one of the best teams in the world, at home and away. Very proud of this team. Tonight was a big explanation and I am so happy for everyone.”
Mikel Arteta also paid tribute to Saka for his mental force. The Spaniard said about his attacker: “With Bukayo he stepped up again. Of course he did not score (the penalty) and that could have been a turning point in the game because it gave a lot of faith.” The way he treated the situation, the way he then played and the personality he showed, the first time he played at this stage, incredible. “