Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thanked Premier League rivals Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola after his side defeated holders Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League The Spaniard hailed the victory as one of the best nights of his career and revealed he had a chat with his former mentor Guardiola on the morning of the second leg before Arsenal claimed a 5-1 aggregate win.

Pep Guardiola has received a heartfelt message from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on a historic night for the North London club in the Spanish capital.The Gunners secured a place in the UEFA Champions

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side dispatched Real Madrid in the Champions League after recording a victory at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night and next face Paris Saint-Germain in the competition