Real Madrid Falls 3-0 Against Arsenal in the Champions League

Real Madrid suffered a heavy defeat against their guests Arsenal (3-0) in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, at the Emirates Stadium, knowing that the return match will be held next week at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The first half of the match was quiet with a lot of caution between the two teams, with a slight advantage for Arsenal, as they nearly scored a goal after a cross from Saka from a corner that accidentally hit Saliba, saving Real Madrid from a certain goal in the 6th minute.

In the 12th minute, Martinelli sent a cross from inside the area that was cleared by the defense, then reached Partey who shot the ball but it was saved by Courtois. In the 30th minute, the Arsenal goalkeeper saved his net from a dangerous chance in front of Mbappé.

In the 37th minute, Saka sent a dangerous cross but there was no one to follow it, then Saka returned and sent another dangerous cross that passed in front of everyone in the 40th minute, and after that, Courtois saved his net from a certain goal after a header from Merino and then a shot from Martinelli.

In the second half, a ball reached Mbappé who shot from inside the penalty area, but it hit the outside of the net in the 50th minute. After that, Asensio cleared a dangerous ball from in front of Rice in the 55th minute.

In the 57th minute, Arsenal took the lead through Declan Rice, with a wonderful shot from a direct free kick that found the back of Courtois' net. Arsenal missed a second goal when Martinelli shot the ball that was saved by Courtois, then Merino followed up with a shot that was cleared by Alaba, and then he shot again but Courtois saved it.

Rice nearly scored a second goal with a shot from inside the penalty area that was cleared by Bellingham off the goal line. In the 69th minute, Declan Rice scored a second goal with a stunning shot from a direct free kick that Courtois failed to deal with.

In the 75th minute, Mikel Merino scored a third goal for Arsenal, with a shot from inside the penalty area after a cross from Skelly. Camavinga was sent off in the 90+4 minute with a second yellow card, ending the match with a victory for the Gunners.