The stage was set for a thrilling encounter between Arsenal and Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, but the Gunners stole the show in the first leg. On Tuesday, April 8, Arsenal dominated Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, securing a crucial 3-0 victory.
This impressive win gives Arsenal a significant advantage heading into the second leg. According to Opta’s supercomputer, Arsenal’s chances of progressing to the semifinals have increased substantially following their dominant performance. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will need to overturn a three-goal deficit, a feat they have managed only once in their last 14 attempts in the Champions League.
Arsenal’s recent form has been impressive, and their possession-dominant setup under Mikel Arteta has been effective in controlling the tempo of games. They’ve kept four clean sheets in five home European matches this season and have won 15 of their last 20 European home matches.
One key statistic that might give Arsenal fans reason to be optimistic is that they haven’t lost a single game with a difference of four goals this season. In fact, they’ve shown resilience in tight matches, which could be crucial in the two-legged tie against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, boast an array of talented attackers, including Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappe. However, Arsenal’s defense will need to be at their best to contain the threat posed by these players.
The second leg promises to be an intriguing one, with Arsenal looking to hold onto their advantage and Real Madrid desperate to overturn the deficit. Can the Gunners maintain their momentum, or will Los Blancos mount a comeback? Only time will tell.
