Arsenal overcome Real Madrid at Bernabeu to seal last four place

Arsenal overcome Real Madrid at Bernabeu to seal last four place

It is just the third time in Arsena have reached the semi-final stage of the Champions League and they willl face Paris St-Germain in the last four

Bukayo Saka scored a goal and missed a penalty as Arsenal progressed to the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, sealing a 5-1 aggregate victory.

Arsenal, leading 3-0 from the first leg, had a chance to extend their lead early after being awarded a 13th-minute penalty. “Saka stepped up but his weak, chipped effort was saved by Thibaut Courtois.”

The England international redeemed himself in the second half, converting Mikel Merino’s clever pass with a brilliant chip over Courtois. Real Madrid responded swiftly through Vinicius Junior, who capitalised on William Saliba’s error.

The hosts thought they had a penalty after Kylian Mbappe went down under minimal contact, but VAR overturned the decision.

Gabriel Martinelli secured the win in stoppage time with a breakaway goal, again assisted by Merino.

“It is just the third time Arsenal have reached the semi-final stage,” where they’ll face Paris St-Germain.

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