UCL: Arsenal complete double over Real Madrid to reach semi-final

By Olaolu Joseph

Arsenal FC produced a commanding display of determination and quality to eliminate defending champions Real Madrid with a 5-1 aggregate victory, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-final.

The Gunners completed the job they started in London last week with a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night.

Having secured a comfortable 3-0 first-leg win at the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s men showed resilience and brilliance in front of a capacity crowd in Madrid.

Arsenal held their ground in the first half, keeping the hosts at bay in a goalless opening 45 minutes. The breakthrough came in the 65th minute when Bukayo Saka redeemed his earlier penalty miss by putting Arsenal ahead.

Real Madrid responded quickly, equalizing just two minutes later through Vinícius Júnior. However, Arsenal sealed the match — and the tie — in added time with a goal from Gabriel Martinelli, capping a stunning 5-1 aggregate win.

Arsenal will now face French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the semi-final.