Barcelona president Joan Laporta has laughed off the prospect of Real Madrid overturning a 3-0 deficit to knock out in Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second-leg.
The Gunners travel to Madrid for the first time since 2006 with a three-goal lead after comfortably beating the reigning European champions at the Emirates Stadium.
Declan Rice scored two sensational free-kicks before Mikel Merino netted to hand Mikel Arteta's men a three-goal buffer ahead of tonight's second-leg. However,
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"Remontada... I have heard it about a million times this week," . "I have seen a million videos online. It's really motivating stuff.
"It's a night that's made for Real Madrid, a night that people are familiar with in this part of the world. Hopefully we can add another special night.
"It means there's a lot of trust in the talent. It means that you're at the club that's like no other, the best in the world, and that's what it represents and signifies to me.
"I think there's an expectation of Real Madrid that when we get in these holes we can come back. In England it's not as common but it does happen. The club has done it so many times, so the expectations are huge."
The winner of the tie will meet favourites Paris Saint-Germain after they avoided a surprise exit at the hands of Aston Villa. Barcelona are the other confirmed semi-finalist after knocking Borussia Dortmund out.
However, Madrid are long-shots to overturn tonight's scoreline and Laporta has shared his thoughts on the potential of Barcelona's fierce rivals joining them in the final four.
Asked about Madrid's chances, and he said: "Enough with that nonsense and let me enjoy the semi-finals, you're always doing the same thing.
"I always watch football and I like football. And even more so today, with the peace of mind that we're already in the semi-finals, which is the most important thing.
"I also want to say that we're on track to fight for the goals we've set ourselves this season. We haven't achieved them yet. And what we can say is that today, anything is possible."
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