Arsenal's season has been filled with challenges, criticism, and endless jokes about their trophy drought. Yet, they've taken a monumental step toward achieving something they've never accomplished before. Real Madrid displayed their trademark confidence about a ‘remontada’ before the match. That term buzzed everywhere, with Jude Bellingham and his teammates constantly referencing it. But sometimes it’s wiser to let your performance speak for itself, isn’t it? And that’s precisely what Arsenal did. For the second time in just a fortnight, Mikel Arteta’s squad completely dominated the 15-time Champions League champions. They barely allowed Madrid a glimpse of hope during those 180 minutes.
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Bukayo Saka almost sparked another magical moment against Madrid when he stumbled over a panenka, sending it straight into Thibaut Courtois's gloves after an exquisite setup from Raul Asensio for a penalty. But Saka didn’t let that slip derail him. He persevered, and ultimately, he found the net with a cheeky chip, lobbing Courtois and stunning the Bernabeu crowd into silence. Yes, Vinicius Jnr did find the back of the net after an unusual mistake from William Saliba, but by then, the tie was effectively over. Madrid was nowhere near the mark. In the end, Gabriel Martinelli sealed the deal, delivering a clinical masterclass on how to dismantle Madrid on their own turf. Now, the Gunners gear up for a clash against PSG in their first Champions League semi-final in 16 years—only the third time in the history of the tournament. They are just three matches away from glory. Time to call it a night now. Thanks for tuning in, and I’ll catch you all for more European action tomorrow!
