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Arsenal moved to the Champions League semi-finals with an exciting victory over Real Madrid. This success has earned praise from an unexpected source: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that Ancelotti personally hoped Arsenal to win the Champions League this season.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Following a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, Arsenal advanced to the Champions League last four with a 5-1 aggregate victory against reigning champions Real Madrid. Mikel Arteta disclosed after the game that Ancelotti approached him and said he wanted Arsenal to win the title, a gesture that underscores the two managers’ connection. In his post-match remarks, Ancelotti was forthright, admitting that Arsenal was the better team over two legs and deserved their place in the final four.
THE STRONG SEASON OF ARSENAL CONTINUES
Arsenal’s European dominance follows an outstanding season. They remain involved in a close title race in the Premier League. Standout performances in the Champions League—including crucial goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli—have propelled them past some of the continent’s greatest clubs. Arsenal demonstrated defensive skill and attacking quality in this quarter-final matchup, with Saka redeeming his early penalty miss by contributing with a goal later in the match and Martinelli netting the late winner.
SEMI-FINAL MATCHES COMING UP
Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals, with the first leg taking place at the Emirates Stadium on April 29 and the second leg taking place at the Parc des Princes on May 7. While their undefeated record against PSG in European competition brings hope, PSG is also in excellent form, having just defeated Aston Villa to progress to the semi-finals. Arsenal’s chase for the title continues in the Premier League, while Real Madrid’s focus shifts to domestic play following their Champions League exit. The Gunners are now only three games away from their first Champions League final since 2006, a feat that now carries the public support of one of football’s most recognised managers.
