Arsenal delivered a remarkable performance on April 8, 2025, defeating Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium. Declan Rice was the standout player, scoring two exceptional free-kicks—the first goals of his career from direct free-kicks—and earning the UEFA Player of the Match award. Mikel Merino added a third goal, solidifying Arsenal's dominance in the match.
This victory places Arsenal in a strong position ahead of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Historically, Arsenal and Real Madrid have faced each other competitively three times, with Arsenal winning twice and drawing once. Their previous encounter before this match was in the 2005-06 Champions League Round of 16, where Arsenal won 1-0 at the Bernabéu and drew 0-0 at home to advance.
The second leg of this quarter-final tie is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Arsenal will aim to maintain their advantage to secure a place in the semi-finals.
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