At the Santiago Bernabéu on April 16, 2025, Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg, advancing with a commanding 5-1 aggregate score.
The match commenced with an early disallowed goal by Kylian Mbappé due to offside, setting the tone for a high stakes showdown. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 65th minute as he capitalized on a swift counterattack. Real Madrid responded quickly in the 67th minutes when Vinícius Júnior equalized just two minutes later, exploiting a defensive lapses.
The decisive moment arrived in injury time within the 5 minutes additional time when Gabriel Martinelli netted the winning goal and sealed Arsenal’s place in the semifinals for the first time since 2009. Despite a missed penalty by Saka earlier in the match, Arsenal’s resolute defense and effective counterplay blocked Madrid’s attempts to mount a comeback.
Real Madrid’s performance was impaired by missed opportunities and a lack of cohesion particularly in the midfield. Notably, a penalty awarded to Madrid was overturned by VAR which added to the team’s frustrations.
Arsenal now prepares to face Paris Saint Germain in the upcoming semifinals, while Real Madrid shifts focus to domestic competitions including the Copa del Rey and La Liga.
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