Madrid – Gabriel Metinies scored a dramatic winner at the time of stopping as Arsenal strongly discarded holders Real Madrid 5-1 on the aggregate achieve The UEFA Champions League The semifinals for the first time since 2009. They led 3-0 from the first stage, shooters silenced extensive phematics about another famous ”re -assembly“(” comeback “) from 15 times the winners of the real as Bukayo from and Martinelli stuck on both sides Vinícius junior67. A minute reply to securing a historical triumph.
The jacket missed the 13th minute punishment as Thibaut Courtois rescued his attempt at Panek before he thought they had their own point kick when Kylian mbappé went down under the challenge of Declan rice. Referee François Letexier granted a punishment, but after a five -minute VAR check, the decision was overturned.
Real could not have a shot at the target because Arsenal defended stoically, and when the home side had to gamble to find their way back, visitors threw themselves. The jacket has been repaired for its earlier aberration of the point coco with a smart goal in 65 minutes when it broke the trap offside to raise Mikel Merino‘With through the ball above Courtois.
Error William Saliba – Otherwise, at night- gave Vinícius the chance to answer immediately two minutes later, but Arsenal held firmly before Martinelli raced a counterattack to give a low surface around Courtois for the famous victory.
What will only be the third semifinal in the history of Arsenal Champions League will face shooters Paris Saint-GermainBut he has to do it without Thomas Parteywho took a late booking for punching for actual replacement Dani Ceballos And there will be the first leg that will take place 29 or 30 April. – James Olley
Arsenal’s maturity brings the most beautiful night of artta
Mikel Artta won the FA Cup by 2020 and while Arsenal is not receiving a trophy, the elimination of 15 times and contemporary champions can be well placed as the best success of his managerial career. Spaniard in his first leading role after three seasons as a coach on Manchester CityHe was balanced in both games, because the shooters showed bravery and caution to the same extent.
His counterpart Carlo Ancelotti won this competition five times, but was inverted in this tie.
After a magical night at the Emirates stadium, which earned the leadership of the three gates, Arsenal dug up with such a defensive resistant display that became something trademark. This is 80. A consecutive game in which they did not admit three goals, and the last time-the Luton Town in December 2023-centuries won 4-3.
Arsenal deserved it thoroughly and don’t forget, they still don’t have a recognized center forward due to injury while the center of the key back Gabriel Magalhães Missing in the back line.
Could have been in the document deficiency Premier LeagueBut this is the victory that gives them the real belief that they can match the other three teams in this competition. Given that Arsenal will break new land for the first time since 2009, Artet hopes that an even better night is waiting in the semifinals. – Olley
Madrid lacks a spark when comeback never becomes off
If Real Madrid was to download a big return in Bernabéu, their task was simple: they needed (at least) three goals. And on Wednesday evening, against the decisive, street and well-drilled defense arsenal, Madrid just did not threaten enough-set one terrible mistake of Saliba as an equalizer.
There was a lot of bluer. The crowd on his feet every time mbappé, culprit and Rodrygo They were on the ball, but in terms of the final product, there were remarkably few. David Raya He had only two savings that would be possible all night, and Mbappé had no single shot. Although the goal eventually came-with Madrid already 1-0 down-it was on the culprit, closing Salib and win the ball to create a chance for himself.
Madrid’s center was a problem throughout the season. Here, Federico Valverde, Aurelien the father -in -law and Jude Bellingham He did not offer almost enough creativity and left the front three to try to produce opportunities for themselves. Not surprisingly, Dani Ceballos – the only player in Madrid’s Squad, currently offering range, rhythm and guile in the middle of the field – was warming up before the half.
Rodrygo was taken after an hour, replaced Endrick. The Vinícius finally got his goal six minutes later, although since he came up with Arsenal in the front, he did not have the expected effect of the galvanization of the team and the crowd with faith. Mbappé injuries, which limp in the 75th minute with an ankle problem, ended with another frustrating night and team. – Alex Kirkland
The jacket overcomes the crime pain again
Saka recovered from her Miss in the EURO 2020 final to become one of the most reliable recipients of punishment in the game. In fact, when he last failed from the place, he was exactly two years ago because Arsenal drew 2-2 on West Ham United In a game that has been a long way to stand the title Premier League.
There would be concerns about another costly mistake when the jacket saw his 13th minute deposited-on for a review VAR for RAUL ASENCIOFoul on Merino. Jacket rarely-if at all-doll, and it discouraged when Courtois threw his efforts, but a 23-year-old man again showed his resistance and recovered his peace to create a noble target in opening scoring in 65 minutes. It was time to make the ball ball.
The culprit has a comprehensive overshadowed in both ties. His dream of rivalry Brazil International for Ballon d’Or is some way to be realized, but it looks like a realistic goal if it continues like this. – Olley
Can home silver save Madrid’s season?
The Real Madrid season is far from over. They are four points in a row Barcelona at the top of the LALIGA table with the remaining seven games as the league Classical come. And will face the same rivals in Copa del rey Final April 26. However, this elimination of the Champions League is a huge blow.
With Barcelona front in Lalize and comfortably the best Madrid in both Classics So far, many Madrid fans have begun most of their hope for the successful end of the season in the Champions League. It is Madrid’s competition, regardless of form or circumstance. In Europe, Madrid is a match for anyone – with the exception of these two legs for Arsenal.
There will be no time to dwell on this result. Madrid plays a hard pursuit of champions Athletic club On Sunday party in the league. They play Getfe – never picnic- three days later. The inability to win any game would complicate things in the title race. And in 10 days it is the final of the cup in Seville, when Madrid must avoid repetition of this season at all costs Classical embarrassment.
This team in Madrid rarely looked like the winners of the Champions League. Fought in the league phase, defeated Lille, AC Milan and LiverpoolAnd he needed a play -off against Manchester City -when they finally got off -to reach a knockout wheel. At Atlético Madrid In the last 16 years Julian ÁlvarezA punishment to help them go through.
And now their European season is over.
There is still a lot of something you can play for, but there is also much to lose and the biggest price of all is now off the table. – Kirkland
Rice bests bellingham in battle
Rice scored the first free kicks of his career in the last Tuesday’s first stage, but his all-competent display in Bernabéu was probably more impressive.
Despite his provocation, he won the Battle of the Middle Field with Bellingham. Bellingham prompted several flash points; It also seemed to have a word with a jacket before taking a punishment, which further suggests that Bellingham may have some relationships to repair next time England Meeting (which is in June).
Rice costs Arsenal and 105 million GBP from West Ham in 2023, but at night, but it looks unfaithful. Its importance will be further increased against PSG after Partey has lifted unnecessary Ceballos reservation, which means it will be suspended for the first leg. Rice would be suspended if it was also booked – in fact, when he was distributed for his call for Mbappé – but both the spot kick and the card were erased to boil. – Olley
Large calls of Ancelotti in defense is not worthwhile
Xi Real Madrid’s XI represented two withdrawals from Ancelotti’s eyes in full back. Lucas Vázquez has been strongly criticized for the whole season for not being able to fill in for the injured Dani CarvajalBut there was right at the back, Valverde renewed to the central center. And on the left was not a place for Francía, David praises The nod, despite his first leg fights to limit the jacket.
Even the call paid off. Both Vázquez and Alaba had difficult nights, with jackets and Martinelli permanent shops for Arsenal on the side. Vasequez at least contributed in the future with three shots and finished 30 out of 32 passages. Both players were replaced after an hour.
Madrid’s Back pairing was just a little better. Ancence’s timely mistake, admitted the punishment for his rash to move to Merino inside the box, ended up unpunished when Courtois saved Saka’s punishment. Antonio Rüdiger As always in the middle of one clash after another, eventually in the 85th minute booked for his last foul.
As a unit, it’s a long way to make the elite back four. Mititão Éder“Of course, long -term injuries will not help, but Madrid’s defense needs a summer reconstruction. – Kirkland
