Gunners Overcome Defending Champions 5-1 on Aggregate After Thrilling Bernabéu Victory
Arsenal secured a historic Champions League semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain after a commanding 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, sealing a 5-1 aggregate triumph.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli struck decisive blows as the Gunners booked their place in the last four for the first time since 2009, while a sluggish Real Madrid—the defending champions—failed to match their usual intensity on home soil.
The match had its dramatic moments early on, with Saka seeing a weak penalty saved by Thibaut Courtois in the 13th minute. Madrid thought they had a spot-kick of their own when Kylian Mbappe went down under Declan Rice’s challenge, but a VAR review overturned the decision.
Despite the early tension, Mikel Arteta’s side remained composed against an uncharacteristically flat Madrid. Saka broke the deadlock with a composed finish over Courtois following a slick team move, only for Vinicius Junior to capitalize on a rare William Saliba error and level the score two minutes later.
Yet Arsenal had the final say in stoppage time, as Martinelli slotted home to complete a famous European night and send the traveling fans into raptures. The Gunners now march on to face PSG, with dreams of a first-ever Champions League final burning brighter than ever.
Similar Posts:
- Ancelotti Faces Uncertain Future After Real Madrid’s European Dream Ends at Arsenal’s Hands
- Arsenal Boss Revels in ‘Greatest Night’ After Toppling Real Madrid (video)
- Arsenal Brace for Bernabeu Battle After First-Leg Masterclass Against Real Madrid
- Saka and Carvajal Clash at Half-Time as Arsenal Triumph Over Real Madrid
- Injury Scare for Arsenal Stars After Stunning Champions League Win Over Real Madrid
https://honda-fit.ru/forums/index.php?autocom=gallery&req=si&img=7044