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Thanks to art shooters: Arsenal dismantled defending champions
Updated on April 8th, 2025 – 11:22 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Arsenal has given Real Madrid a bitter damper. In London, the “Gunners” won thanks to an excellently placed free kick shooter.
The title defense in the Champions League is becoming increasingly difficult for Real Madrid. In the quarter-final first leg at FC Arsenal, the “royal” lost 0: 3 (0: 0) at Arsenal in London. Midfielder Declan Rice scored twice (58./70.) With directly converted free kicks. His team -mate Mikel Merino (75th) marked the final score.
While Arsenal, who has to continue playing without the injured international Kai Havertz, is more and more dreaming of winning the Henkelpotts after the victory, after the clap with his back to the wall. In the second leg next Wednesday (from 9:00 p.m. in the LiveTicker from T-Online), the starring ensemble of coach Carlo Ancelotti already needs a small football miracle in Estadio Santiago Bernabéu at home, the semi-finals are said to be successful. Eduardo Camavinga, who saw the yellow-red card (90.+4) shortly before the end, will be missing.
Arsenal started offensive-and in the first few minutes almost benefited from a mistake by Real DFB star Antonio Rüdiger. After a cross from Bukayo Saka, the 32-year-old shot his team-mate Camavinga, but the ball then just passed the goal (6th).
The hosts stayed on the pusher, but missed clear goal chances. On the other hand, superstar Kylian Mbappé missed the great chance of leading the lead (31st).
In the second round, Rice then redeemed the home team from a great distance, the Madrid wall did not look good. Now Arsenal started a real storm run, but initially left the best ways to 2-0 – until Rice met again. Real resistance was now broken, Merino increased after a great combination and caused horrified faces among the Spaniards.