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🎮 Games
Date: 16-apr-2025
Arsenal made a thunderous statement in the UEFA Champions League, securing a convincing 3-0 win against Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. The Gunners’ performance at the Emirates Stadium left no doubt about their title intentions, as they overwhelmed the 14-time champions with precision and intensity.
Midfielder Declan Rice was the star of the night, curling in two spectacular free-kick goals—one in each half—that left Real Madrid’s goalkeeper stranded. His set-piece mastery gave Arsenal full control of the game and sent the home crowd into raptures.
Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino capped off the night with a composed finish in the 75th minute, putting Arsenal three goals clear heading into the second leg. His partnership with Rice in midfield proved too much for Real’s aging engine room.
If Arsenal holds onto their advantage in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, they will advance to the semi-finals to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who narrowly edged past Aston Villa in their quarter-final tie. A meeting between Mikel Arteta’s resurgent squad and Mbappé’s PSG would set up one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.
Mikel Arteta hailed the performance as “one of the club’s finest European nights in recent memory,” while Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted his team was “completely outplayed.”
The return leg at the Bernabéu will be a true test of Arsenal’s resolve. While a three-goal cushion is significant, Real Madrid’s legacy in the Champions League means the tie is far from over.
Still, if Arsenal maintains their composure and defensive discipline, they may be set to return to the UCL semi-finals for the first time in over a decade.
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Date: 16-Apr-2025
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Date: 17-Apr-2025
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