The team bus drove into the underground parking lot amidst the singing of Arsenal fans, and the players took the elevator to the field for final preparations.
When Ma'el came to the field for warm-up, it seemed that it was not yet time for the fans to enter, and the place appeared empty.
But it was magnificent and awe-inspiring... much more grand than outside, and everyone seemed particularly small under such a giant.
Seeing that Arsenal's coaching staff had not yet come out, Ma'el went onto the field with a few footballs, practicing passing along with Arteta.
"Boom boom...!"
Curling a grounded curve ball, he looked at Arteta and asked, "Have you been here before?"
"Not yet." Arteta shook his head, with excitement in his eyes, "Apart from playing in the Premier League for many years, many of my experiences are similar to yours."
Ma'el smiled slightly, saying no more.
