Arsenal delivered a stunning performance against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, showcasing their dominance in the sport. They dominated the first with a commanding score of 3-0 win where Declan Rice emerged as the star, scoring two spectacular free kicks, while Mikel Merino added a third goal to seal the victory.
Fast forward to the second leg, Arsenal maintained their composure and tactical discipline by winning the match with a score of 2-1. The result ended Real Madrid’s campaign in the tournament while marking Arsenal’s first semifinal appearance since 2009.
Bukayo Saka On Arsenal’s Win
In the aftermath of Arsenal’s historic win, Bukayo Saka’s words took the world by storm. Reflecting on the victory, he said, “We showed that we can play in Europe and beat one of the best teams in the world, home and away. Very proud of this team. Tonight was a big statement, and I am so happy for everyone.”
“It can happen. I tried something, but it didn’t work. I was confident I was going to score tonight. I learn in every moment. Tonight, I am more focused on enjoying the win, and then I will review it properly. I see them playing with much more confidence. We will be ready and it will be a very good match,” he added.
Mikel Arteta’s Statement On Arsenal’s Win Over Real Madrid
Arsenal’s convincing victory over Real Madrid is a testament to their evolution as they learned from their past disappointments and now believe that they can stand high with Europe’s best teams. Mikel Arteta said, “I’m really proud of the players. A
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fter two or three minutes, you realise that anything can happen.
Regarding his team’s clash with PSG, he said, “They are a different team now and are on an incredible run at the moment, and I know the manager really well. But we showed tonight we can compete against any team.”
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