English football club Arsenal stunned Spanish giants Real Madrid with a historic 3-0 win at the Emirates, powered by Declan Rice’s sensational free-kicks. The win for Arsenal came as their most dominant Champions League showing in years.
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00:00In a night that will be etched into Arsenal's storied history, the Gunners delivered a breathtaking 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
00:13This commanding performance is a significant milestone for Arsenal, making their first appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals since the 2009-10 season.
00:22Back then, they faced a heavy 6-3 aggregate defeat to Barcelona, highlighting the magnitude of this turnaround.
00:28Midfielder Declan Rice, known more for his defensive prowess, stunned everyone by scoring not one, but two magnificent free-kick goals, his first in nearly 350 professional appearances.
00:39Miguel Marino sealed the triumph with a powerful third shot from outside the box. Historically, encounters between Arsenal and Real Madrid have been closely contested.
00:48Notably, during the 2005-06 Champions League round of 16, Arsenal scored a 1-0 aggregate win with a solitary goal at the Santiago Bernabeu
00:57and a goalless draw at Highbury. However, a 3-0 victory over the 15-time European champions is unprecedented, underscoring the unexpected nature of this result.
01:08This remarkable win brings Arsenal closest to their first Champions League semi-finals since 2009.
01:13As the Gunners prepare for the return leg in Real Madrid's home turf, fans dare to dream of European glory once more.