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Arsenal underestimated teams in the Champions League, Says Bellerin


Arsenal underestimated teams in the Champions League, admits Bellerin
The Gunners are bottom of Group F after defeats to Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiacos and now face two games against Bayern Munich
Hector Bellerin admits the reason behind Arsenal’s failure in the Champions League this season is because they “underestimated” Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiacos.

The Gunners sit bottom of Group F following defeats in Croatia and at home to the Greek champions, while they face Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

“We have underestimated some of our rivals,” Bellerin told Marca. 

“For one reason or another we haven’t started in the Champions League this season. Now we have two games against Bayern, but we have to score if we want to reach the next round.”

Alexis Sanchez has been pivotal to Arsenal’s recent form with seven goals in his last four games but Bellerin admits he is unsure where the Chilean ranks alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

“It’s very difficult to say if he’s at their level but he’s close,” said the right-back. 

“When he gets the ball you know it’s likely to be a goal.”
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