True Football fanz

Arsenal delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium on April 8, 2025. Declan Rice was the star of the night, scoring two sensational free-kicks—his first-ever direct free-kick goals—while Mikel Merino added a third to seal the win.

Key Highlights:
• Declan Rice’s Free-Kicks: Rice’s first goal came in the 58th minute, a powerful strike around the wall. His second, in the 70th minute, was even more impressive, curling into the top corner, making him the first player to score multiple direct free-kicks in a Champions League knockout game.
• Mikel Merino’s Goal: Merino finished expertly in the 75th minute after a pullback from Leandro Trossard, extending Arsenal’s lead.
• Real Madrid Struggles: Despite Thibaut Courtois’ heroic saves, Madrid failed to capitalize on their chances. Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card.
Arsenal dominated possession and tempo, particularly in the second half, showcasing their tactical discipline under Mikel Arteta. Real Madrid now faces an uphill battle in the return leg at Bernabéu.

UEFA Champions League

Quater Final

Fulltime result

Arsenal ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ 3-0 Real Madrid

Today is Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid v Barcelona.
Who wins??

Me: draw, but Madrid wins on extra time