Arsenal’s 3-0 triumph over Real Madrid gave the Emirates a Champions League night of dreams.
Declan Rice’s two sensational free-kicks and a late Mikel Merino third put the Gunners in the driving seat ahead of the second-leg next Wednesday.
The famous European win sparked ecstatic scenes inside the Emirates and left Arsenal fans dreaming of Champions League glory.
Together ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Fe4AAjbT6Q
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 8, 2025
Statement made. pic.twitter.com/14F5sGMtPg
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 8, 2025
It wasn’t just the fans who revelled in a huge win either, with Gabriel Magalhães eager to heap praise on the man of the moment, Rice.
The players were seemingly delighted, too, after heading down the tunnel following celebrations with the fans.
“Oh my god, give me your right foot please! Unbelievable brother!”
Gabriel Magalhães had a message for Declan Rice after tonight’s brace 🤣📱
(h/t _gabrielmagalhaes) pic.twitter.com/FfwLZNF0RF
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 8, 2025
What it means. pic.twitter.com/N5lJkBItbV
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 8, 2025
Can the Gunners follow up their first-leg victory with another statement at the Bernabéu next week?
📸 Justin Setterfield – 2025 Getty Images
Arsenal’s 3-0 triumph over Real Madrid gave the Emirates a Champions League night of dreams.
Declan Rice’s two sensational free-kicks and a late Mikel Merino third put the Gunners in the driving seat ahead of the second-leg next Wednesday.
The famous European win sparked ecstatic scenes inside the Emirates and left Arsenal fans dreaming of Champions League glory.
It wasn’t just the fans who revelled in a huge win either, with Gabriel Magalhães eager to heap praise on the man of the moment, Rice.
The players were seemingly delighted, too, after heading down the tunnel following celebrations with the fans.
Can the Gunners follow up their first-leg victory with another statement at the Bernabéu next week?
📸 Justin Setterfield – 2025 Getty Images
