Arsenal star: We are very happy and proud after beating Bayern Munich

Santi Cazorla praised the importance of Arsenal's victory

SANTI CAZORLA has hailed the importance of Arsenal's impressive win over Bayern Munich last night.

 

The Gunners recorded their first win of the European campaign as they defeated the German champions 2-0.

Goals from Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil gave the home side an important three points before they travel to the Allianz Arena next month to play them again.

 

Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Bayern Munich

And Cazorla believes his side can now prepare for their next three games knowing they have beaten one of the best teams in world football.

"We feel good after the win, it was important for us and it was a difficult game against a big team," Cazorla told the club's website. "We are very happy and proud of the result.

 

"We had to play close today because they had the ball, they have very good players and we had to defend together. After we counter-attacked and the whole team gave a great performance, which is a best thing.

"We have three more games, it was tough for us - we had to win today to try to go to the next round. The most important thing was to win and now we have to prepare for the next games, against Bayern away, Dinamo at home and Olympiacos away."