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Arsenal progressed towards the Champions League semi-finals with a sensational 3-0 win over Real Madrid at Emites Stadium.
Declan Rice was the star of the show, which twice scored two incredible free kicks while the side of Mikel Arteta was startled by the 15th Patu European Champions.
Early in the game, Kylian Mbappe tested David Ray with a few early efforts, while Thibaut Courtois was called to action to reject Thomas Partya and Ricea at the other end.
The breakthrough came in the 58th minute. After Bukayo Saka was demolished 30 meters from the goal, Rice intensified and bent a glorious free kick around the wall and in the upper corner. It was his first direct goal of a free kick in senior football and sent Emirates to Raptures.
Real Madrid looked intricate and Arsenal did not lose time in doublement of their advantages. In the 70th minute, Rice repeated the trick, this time twisting the left free kick in the upper right corner, leaving Courtois once again spoiled.
The English midfielder, who now contributed to the goals in three consecutive appearances in the Champions League, punished Madrid at every turn.
An unforgettable night. An unforgettable performance. pic.twitter.com/y5ciynjbe
– Arsenal (@arsenal) 8 April 2025
Every hope of a return to Madrid were extinguished five minutes later. Rice rose forward again, playing a key role in the accumulation before Myles Lewis-Skelly flew to Mikel Merino.
The midfielder turned the attacker, calm and assembled, put the ball into the lower corner for the third arsenal.
Real Madrid had its chances, but it lacked top -notch. Vinicius Junior. Mbappe also had efforts saved or blocked, while Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo fought to make an impact on a well -organized defense of Arsenal.
The frustration was neglected to Madrid late when Eduardo Camaving received another yellow card in a stopping time to hit the ball, compiling the misery of Los Blancos in northern London.
Arsenal were forced to change the late changes, and Saka and Rice retreated as precautions after impact, but the damage was already done. Not only did the rifles hold a clean list, but in the years they produced one of their most complete European performances.
