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Arsenal's 3-0 Victory Over Real Madrid Sets Stage for Historic Champions League Progress

Declan Rice's two stunning free-kicks and Mikel Merino's clinical finish leave the Gunners on the brink of their first semi-final since 2009.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Bayern Munich v Inter Milan - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - April 8, 2025 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in action with Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni and Yann Sommer REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Declan Rice produced a heroic performance to fire Arsenal to a win against Real Madrid.
Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Real Madrid - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 8, 2025 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Overview

  • Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium.
  • Declan Rice, who had never scored a free-kick before, delivered two spectacular set-piece goals within 12 minutes in the second half.
  • Mikel Merino added a decisive third goal, capitalizing on Arsenal's dominance and leaving Real Madrid in disarray.
  • Real Madrid's disorganized defense and muted attacking display contributed to their heaviest quarter-final first-leg defeat in decades.
  • Arsenal heads to the Santiago Bernabéu with a strong advantage, aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in 16 years, while Real Madrid faces an uphill battle to overturn the deficit.