Clarence Seedorf has said Arsenal's defensive solidity could be decisive if they reach the Champions League final. The Gunners face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, with the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday.
The Dutchman was unimpressed by the defending in the other semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, which produced nine goals. He believes Arsenal's ability to keep clean sheets gives them an edge.
“Clean sheets were always sacred for goalkeepers and we have seen a team like Arsenal making the difference this year having so many clean sheets and coming all the way,” Seedorf told Amazon Prime. “If I had to point out one team now that would be capable of bringing it home because of that capacity, it is actually Arsenal.”
Seedorf emphasised the importance of defence in any sport. “Tell me one sport you can win without a proper defence? I don’t think it exists.” He added that while Arsenal may struggle to score, they only need one goal because of their defensive strength.
