Arsenal have now officially started their legacy in the Champions league again
Arsenal have now officially started their legacy in the Champions league again. Defeating Real Madrid, the current champions at their home is some feat and when the occasion is a knockout stage in the Champions league, it becomes more memorable. Arsenal have defeated Los Blancos in both the legs and Carlo Ancelotti’s men did not have any reply to this young Arsenal team.
For some youngsters, it may have been their biggest match of their career until now, but no player looked like he was under pressure or was not up to the task.
Arteta had groomed his team nicely and it showed
The match started with a bang from Madrid as they were hungry to get the revenge and they also showed the intent to do everything to come back into the game.
But in the 10th minute, the referee gave a penalty to Arsenal for a foul on Saliba by Raul Asencio with the help of VAR. Bukayo Saka failed to convert the penalty while attempting to panenka but this intervention really brought Arsenal back into the game.
After this another penalty drama happened in the 23rd minute when the Referee awarded a penalty to Real Madrid when Mbappe was fouled by Declan Rice but another intervention of VAR judged it is an offside and no penalty was given after intense check by the referee.
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Beside these penalty shouts, Real Madrid were not able to penetrate the Arsenal defence who were showing resilience by holding their shape in transitions as well.
The first half witnessed 0 shots on target from Real Madrid and it looked like Arsenal were half-way through
The second half started again like the first half but again the Gunners were able to gain control back. This dominance was replicated into a beautiful goal by Bukayo Saka which saw the midfield and attack collaborate with patience and understanding.
Saka dinked the ball over Courtois after failing to panenka the penalty and it looked like game over for Madrid.
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But just after 2 minutes Vini scored from a Saliba mistake
But just after 2 minutes Vini scored from a Saliba mistake and equalised on the night and needed 3 more to equal the tie. The goal brought a new energy into the Santiago Bernabeu but Arsenal’s defence once again shone as they built a fortress in and around the goal meaning no late goals or comebacks in the white castle.
After not letting score another, Gabriel Martinelli striked the last goal in the injury time after the full 90. The score stood 5-1 for the tie and Gunners have done the mighty Real Madrid badly.
They now advance to the semis and will face PSG in the semi final.
